Mint Ravioli Cookies

Here in Kathey Jo’s Kitchen, we’re all about sharing the most unique, not to mention delicious recipes to indulge your sweet tooth. They come with my husband Rob’s approval, and you won’t be let down upon discovering just how far I’m willing to go to help you make pleasing family and guests a reality. Naturally, families sometimes get tired of eating the same old stuff every time there’s a family gathering. That’s why I’m here to offer something unique that won’t disappoint.

With chocolate mints and a few basic baking ingredients you likely already have around the house, you could be well on the way to getting your family the sweet treats they didn’t even know they wanted! The flavors will be everything they want in a sweet snack, and the unique ravioli shape gives these cookies a unique feel and looks not had by other desserts you’ve served in the household. They’re a hit with my family, and they’re sure to be popular with yours as well!

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine — softened
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 dozen foil-wrapped rectangular chocolate mints — unwrapped

Beat butter, shortening, sugar and egg in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in

flour, baking powder and salt. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm.

Heat oven to 400º. Roll half of dough into rectangle, 13 × 9 inches, on lightly floured surface. Place mints on dough,

forming 6 uniform rows of 6. Roll remaining dough into rectangle, 13 × 9 inches, on floured waxed paper. Place over

mint-covered dough. Cut dough between mints with pastry wheel or knife; press edges of each “ravioli” with fork to

seal. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until light brown. Remove from cookie

sheet to wire rack.