Ingredients
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1/3 c. butter or margarine, softened
1/3 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1 large egg
1 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
red food coloring
1/3 c. semi-sweet chocolate mini-morsels
1 1/2 c. sifted 10x sugar
2 Tbsp. water
green food coloring
Preparation
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Beat butter and shortening in a large bowl at medium speed with an electric mixer.
Gradually add sugar, beat well.
Stir in egg, milk and vanilla.
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing well.
Add a small amount of red food coloring to color dough as desired, beating until blended.
Shape dough into balls, cover and chill at least 3 hours.
Divide dough in half; store one portion in refrigerator. Roll remaining portion to 1/4-inch thickness on lightly floured surface.
Cut dough with 3 inch cookie cutter; cut circle in half. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Press several chocolate mini-morsels in each cookie.
Repeat with remaining dough.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes (do not brown).
Cool on wire racks.
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