Chocolate Mint Biscuits

(from Heather P’s recipe box)

Surprise peppermint ‘chips’ when you bite into these biscuits.
Easiest way to crush mints is by putting them into heavy duty plastic bag, and smash them with a rolling pin!

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves 25 people

Categories: Biscuits

Ingredients

  • 1/2 C Oddfellow peppermints, crushed
  • 150g butter, softened
  • 3/4 C caster sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 C self raising flour
  • 1/4 C cocoa
  • 1/2 C chocolate bits

Directions

  1. Cream butter & sugar, add egg & beat until fluffy.

  2. Stir in sifted flour & cocoa, then choc bits and crushed mints.

  3. Mix well.

  4. Shape into walnut sized balls, place on paper lined tray & flatten slightly.

  5. Bake at 180oC approx 10-15 minutes.

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