Congratulations to South members Grant and Karen Thorsett for winning the South River Road Holiday Treat Exchange! The Thorsett’s had some stiff competition, winning out with over a dozen holiday recipes. When they’re not busy baking, Grant and Karen can be found at the South club taking Silver Stamina and Water Ex classes.

Chocolate Mint Cookies

Cookies

2 oz baking chocolate

2 eggs

1/2 c flour

1/2 c butter or margarine

1 c sugar

1/2 c sliced almonds

Melt chocolate and butter together. Beat eggs and sugar until ivory colored. Add flour, nuts, and chocolate/butter mixture. Stir until combined. Pour into greased 9″ pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Let cool in pan.

Mint Cream Layer

1 1/2 c powdered sugar

2 tbl milk or cream

3 tbl soft butter

3/4 tsp peppermint extract

Beat until smooth. Spread over chocolate layer and chill until firm, approximately one hour.

Chocolate Glaze

2 oz chocolate chips

2 tbl butter

Melt together and drizzle over mint layer. Cover and chill until firm. Cut into squares.