Z31 Coloring

Every year we make these yummy Christmas cookies. Here is a recipe.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/3 cup butter-flavored shortening
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, coarsely chopped (16 cookies)
• 3 (1.75-oz.) Mounds bars, chilled and chopped
• 1 to 2 cups semisweet chocolate morsels

Preparation

1. Beat butter and shortening at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugars, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, beating until blended.
2. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients; gradually add to butter mixture, beating until blended. Stir in cookies, candy bars, and desired amount of chocolate morsels. Chill dough 30 minutes.
3. Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls 2" apart onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes or until barely set. Cool on baking sheets 10 minutes. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.