2/3 c. butter, softened
2/3 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 lg. eggs
2 tbsp. milk
2 tsp. vanilla extract
4 c. all-purpose flour
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
Red paste food coloring
2/3 c. semi-sweet chocolate mini morsels
3 c. sifted powdered sugar
4 tbsp. water
Green paste food coloring

Beat butter and shortening in a large mixing bowl at medium speed with an electric mixer. Gradually add sugar, beating 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 a ball; 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 a lightly floured surface.

Cut dough with a 3 inch round 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 degrees for 8-10 minutes (do not brown). Cool on wire racks.

Combine powdered sugar and water, mixing until smooth. Add a small amount of green food coloring, mixing until blended. Dip round edge of each cookie in green frosting, and place on wax paper until frosting is firm. Yields approximately 6 dozen.