Chocolate Mint Snow Top Cookies

Step 1

Combine flour, baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt, set aside.

Step 2

In a saucepan heat 1 cup of chocolate pieces over low heat until melted, stirring constantly.

Step 3

Beat butter with a mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Beat in granulated sugar until combined. Add in melted chocolate, eggs, vanilla, and mint flavoring. Mix until combined.

Step 4

Stir in flour mixture and remaining chocolate pieces.

Step 5

Wrap dough in plastic wrap.

Step 6

Freeze 30 minutes or until firm enough to shape.

Step 7

Preheat oven to 350°F

Step 8

Shape dough into 1" balls; roll balls in powdered sugar. Place balls about 2" apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until tops are crackled.

Step 9

Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheet.

Step 10

Transfer to wire racks; cool.