Chocolate Mint Snowtop Cookies

1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
10 ounces mint chocolate chips [used crushed Andes candies]
6 Tablespoons softened butter
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 eggs
powdered sugar

Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips. In large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add melted chocolate and vanilla. Beat in eggs. Add flour mixture and remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate chips. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and put in freezer until firm (about 20 minutes). Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Coat with powdered sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

Submitted by Christina