SNOW-TOPPED CHOCOLATE MINT COOKIES

SNOW-TOPPED CHOCOLATE MINT COOKIES image

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups (divided) mint semisweet chocolate chips
6 tablespoons butter (no substitutes), 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
1 recipe (for rolling) confectioner's sugar

Steps:

In a microwave, melt 1 cup chocolate chips; set aside to cool.
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. 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. 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 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set and centers are almost set. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to wire racks.