How-to
  
    
	Make Dough
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		In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter & sugar until light & fluffy, about 5-7 minutes
 
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		Add egg & egg yolk one at a time & mix until combined
 
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		Add vanilla
 
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		Alternate adding in dry ingredients with mint chocolate liqueur until combined
 
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		Wrap dough in plastic & refrigerate at least 2 hours. (Meg recommends chilling the dough overnight)
 
	Roll Out & Bake
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		Let the dough sit out at room temp before rolling it out
 
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		Sprinkle flour on your work surface so the dough doesn't stick
 
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		Using a rolling pin, roll the dough to about ¼" thick
 
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		Cut using cooking cutters and place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet
 
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		Refrigerate 20-30 minutes before baking
 
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		Bake 10-12 minutes at 350°, or until edges of cookies are golden
 
	**You can cut your cookies ahead of time and freeze them in wax paper-lined tupperware. Put the frozen cookies straight into the oven & bake until golden.**
	Make Peppermint Ganache
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		Bring heavy cream up to a light simmer over low heat
 
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		Pour over chocolate chips and whisk until combined
 
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		Let sit at room temp until firm and pipeable 
 
	**If you'd like to make your ganache ahead of time, store it covered in the fridge. Let come to room temperature before piping onto cookies**
	Fill & Chill
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		Let cookies cool before filling them
 
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		Transfer ganache into a piping bag
 
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		Fill & sandwich the cookies together
 
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		Refrigerate at least 15 minutes before decorating
 
	Dip & Decorate
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		Heat some high quality chocolate or candy melts in the microwave until melted, about 1-2 minutes
 
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		Dip cookie sandwiches in chocolate and then decorate with sprinkles
 
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		Store completed cookies in the refrigerator