Description

These are the absolute perfection of sugar cookies. They are crispy chocolate cookies on the outside and chewy on the inside. They will be a big hit, covered with a fluffy mint frosting and decorated with a rich mint-chocolate drizzle.

Ingredients

• Cookies:
• 1 c. butter, softened
• ¾ c. vegetable oil
• 1¾ c. sugar, divided
• ¾ c. powdered sugar
• 3 T. water
• 2 eggs
• 1 T. vanilla
• 5½ c. flour
• 1 c. cocoa powder
• ½ t. baking soda
• ¾ t. cream of tartar
• 1 t. salt
• Frosting:
• 1 c. butter, at room temperature
• 4-5 c. powdered sugar
• 1 t. pure mint extract
• optional: 4-5 drops green food coloring
• Drizzle:
• ⅓ c. Andes mint candies, unwrapped or Andes baking "chips" found near the chocolate chips in some stores

Steps

1. In a large bowl, cream together butter, vegetable oil, 1½ c. sugar, powdered sugar, water, eggs, and vanilla.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
3. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix until combined. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; chill 30 minutes.