Chocolate Mint Creams Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• FROSTING:
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons 2% milk
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• Green food coloring, optional