Snow Topped Peppermint Cookies  | 
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                                            Prep Time: 2 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 14 Minutes Servings: 2  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    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. 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: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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.                              | 
                         
                         
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