Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Chocolate Mint Snow-Top Cookies

1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups (10-oz. package) mint-flavored semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided
6 Tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 eggs
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar

In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.  In small saucepan over low heat, melt 1 cup mint flavored chocolate morsels.  In large bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar.  Beat in melted mint flavored chocolate morsels and vanilla; beat in eggs.  Gradually beat in dry ingredients.  Stir in remaining 1/2 cup mint flavored chocolate morsels.  Wrap in plastic wrap; freeze for 30 min or until firm.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in confectioners' sugar.  Place on ungreased cookie sheets.  Bake for 10-12 min or until sides are set but centers are still slightly soft. Let stand for 2 min; cool on wire racks.
Makes about 36 cookies.
 
Submitted by Janice B.

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