Snow Topped Peppermint Cookies

Total Time: 2 hrs 42 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

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

Recipe

• 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.