Snow-Topped Chocolate Mint Cookies Recipe

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Our local newspaper had a cookie contest a while back. This was one of the recipes featured, and it caught my eye because I love mint flavor. My family likes these cookies as much as I do.

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Snow-Topped Chocolate Mint Cookies Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

Yield: 24 Servings

15 10 25

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) mint chocolate chips, divided
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a microwave, melt 1 cup chocolate chips; stir until smooth and set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the melted chocolate chips and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the remaining chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
Roll into 1-in. balls, then roll in confectioners' sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set and centers are almost set. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks. Yield: 4 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 151 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 25 mg cholesterol, 84 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Snow-Topped Chocolate Mint Cookies in Best of Country Cookies , p69