Chocolate-Mint Snow-Top Cookies
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

These minty cookies are a chocolate lover's delight. For a sweet snack at your fingertips, make ahead and freeze up to 3 months.


Chocolate-Mint Snow-Top Cookies

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Servings: Makes 42.
Prep Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Related Categories: Chocolate Cookies, Christmas Cookies, Christmas Party, Cookies, Low Calorie Desserts, Low Carb, Low Carb Desserts, Low Fat Desserts, Low Sodium
 
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Ingredients
  • 1-1/2  cups
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1-1/2  teaspoons
    baking powder
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1-1/2  cups
    semisweet chocolate pieces
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  • 6  tablespoons
    butter, softened
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  • 1  cup
    sugar
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  • 2 
    eggs
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  • 1-1/2  teaspoons
    vanilla
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    mint flavoring
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    Powdered sugar
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Directions
1.
In a medium mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of the chocolate pieces over low heat until melted, stirring constantly.
2.
In a large mixing bowl beat butter with mixer on medium speed 30 seconds. Beat in sugar until fluffy. Beat in melted chocolate, eggs, vanilla, and mint flavoring.
3.
Gradually beat in the flour mixture and remaining chocolate pieces. Wrap dough in plastic wrap. Freeze for 30 minutes or until firm enough to shape into balls.
4.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll balls in powdered sugar. Place balls about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until tops are crackled. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheet. Transfer to wire racks; cool. Makes 42.
5.
To Store: Place in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition information
Calories 83, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 46 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g, Total Sugar 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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