Chocolate Mint Crackle Cookies

Submitted by Kit_Kat

"A chocolate mint cookie, rolled in powdered sugar that crackles as it bakes. A well received part of my past cookie trays. The original recipe called for mint flavoring, I have found the extract gives a much better flavor. If you really love mint, and can find mint flavored chocolate chips use those instead of semi-sweet."

 

• Ready In: 32mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 42 cookies

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1⁄2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1⁄4 teaspoon mint extract
• 1 cup powdered sugar

directions

1. Combine flour, baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt; set aside.
2. Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips; stir until smooth.
3. Beat butter with a mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds.
4. Beat in granulated sugar until combined.
5. Beat the melted chocolate into the creamed mixture, then add eggs, vanilla and mint extract.
6. Stir flour mixture and remaining chocolate chips into chocolate mixture.
7. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and freeze for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
8. Preheat oven to 350°F.
9. Shape dough into 1 inch balls; roll balls in powdered sugar.
10. Place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
11. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
12. Cool on cookie sheets for 2 minutes.
13. Remove from cookie sheets and cool completely on cooling racks.
14. Preparation time does not include chilling time.