12 Days of Cookies-Day 9: Hint o' Mint Cookies

These are divine. My family loves them. :)

Hint O'Mint Cookies

1/2 cup butter-softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup buttermilk

Frosting:
3 Tablespoons butter-softened
2 cups confectioners sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-4 Tablespoons milk

1) In large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light & fluffy. Then beat in egg and extracts (vanilla and peppermint). In a small bowl, combine flour, cream of tartar and then add slowly to creamed mixture, alternatly with buttermilk and beating well after each addition. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until easy to handle.

2) Drop by heaping spoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungeased cookie sheet. Flatten with glass bottom dipped in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 6-8 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

3)In small bowl, beat sugar, butter, cocoa, salt, vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cookies.