Snow Topped Peppermint Cookies

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.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 42 mins
• 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

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.