In a mixing bowl add 1/2 cup softened butter, 1/2 cup shortening and 6 TBLS sugar
Mix on medium high until fluffy
add 1 cup flour and half of the 1/4 cup milk and mix
add 1 more cup flour, 1/4 tsp salt, the rest of the milk and 1/4 tsp mint extract mix
add a couple drops green food coloring and 1 cup mini chocolate chips and mix
scoop up into 1 inch balls
place on greased baking sheet and flatten down a bitbake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes
you can eat them as is... or let them cool and try one of the following two options ... or both!
after they have completely cooled roll in powdered sugar
or let them cool and dip in baking chocolate