Snow Topped Peppermint Cookies

Name: Snow Topped Peppermint Cookies
Prep time: 2 h 30 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 2 h 42 min
Yield: 4 dozen
Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided; 6 tablespoons butter, softened (no substitutes); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon peppermint extract; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; confectioners' sugar

Submitted by GreenEyesCO

"I first made this recipe for a cookie swap about 5 years ago and it has been a Holiday staple ever since. These are fabulous cookies. Make sure you try one when it is still warm, it literally melts in your mouth."

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Ready In:: 2hrs 42mins
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 4 dozen

ingredients

1 (10 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
6 tablespoons butter, softened (no substitutes)
¹⁄₂ teaspoon vanilla
1 ¹⁄₂ cups flour
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
confectioners' sugar

directions

Melt 1 c chocolate chips in the microwave, cool. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beat well after each. Beat in melted chocolate chips, vanilla and peppermint extract.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in remaining chocolate chips; cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
Roll into 1-inch balls then roll in confectioners' sugar. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set and centers are almost set. Cool for 10 min before removing to wire racks.