1 1/2 cups butter, softened

2 cups powdered sugar

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted

1/2 tsp peppermint extract

3 cups flour

2 cups chocolate chips

Icing:

6 tablespoons butter, softened

3 cups powdered sugar

3/4 tsp peppermint extract

4-5 drops green food coloring

4-6 tbsp milk

Drizzle:

1 cup chocolate chips

1 tsp shortening

1. Preheat oven to 375 F.

2. In large bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in chocolate and peppermint extract. Gradually add flour and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips.

3. Drop by tablespoon on baking sheets.

4. Bake for 6-8 minutes or until firm.

5. For the icing, combine butter, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, food coloring, and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cooled cookies.

6. For drizzle, melt chocolate chips and shortening. Stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies.

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