Ingredients

  • 1 12 cups flour
  • 1 12 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 12 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 12 teaspoons vanilla
  • 14 teaspoon mint extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Method

  • Combine flour, baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt; set aside.
  • Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips; stir until smooth.
  • Beat butter with a mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds.
  • Beat in granulated sugar until combined.
  • Beat the melted chocolate into the creamed mixture, then add eggs, vanilla and mint extract.
  • Stir flour mixture and remaining chocolate chips into chocolate mixture.
  • Wrap dough in plastic wrap and freeze for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Shape dough into 1 inch balls; roll balls in powdered sugar.
  • Place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  • Cool on cookie sheets for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from cookie sheets and cool completely on cooling racks.
  • Preparation time does not include chilling time.