Chocolate -Mint Snow-Top Cookies

Chocolate -Mint Snow-Top Cookies

makes about 42 cookies

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate pieces

6 tablespoons butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 eggs

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

1/4 teaspoon mint flavoring

1/4 teaspoon salt

powdered sugar

1. combine flour, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; set aside in sauce pan heat 1 cup of chocolate pieces over low heat until melted, stirring constantly.

2. beat butter with mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. beat in granulated sugar until combined. beat in melted chocolate, eggs, vanilla, and mint flavoring. stir in flour mixture and remaining chocolate pieces. wrap dough in plastic wrap and freeze for 30 minutes.

3. preheat oven to 350. shape dough into 1 inch balls and roll in powdered sugar. place balls on ungreased cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. bake for 10-12 minutes or until tops are crackled. cool 2 minutes on sheet and then transfer to wire cooling rack.