Ingredients

• 1-1/2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4  teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2  cups semisweet chocolate pieces
• 6  tablespoons butter, softened
• 1  cup sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1-1/2  teaspoons vanilla
• 1/4  teaspoon mint flavoring
•   Powdered sugar

Directions

1. In a medium mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside. In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of the chocolate pieces over low heat until melted, stirring constantly.

2. In a large mixing bowl beat butter with mixer on medium speed 30 seconds. Beat in sugar until fluffy. Beat in melted chocolate, eggs, vanilla, and mint flavoring.

3. Gradually beat in the flour mixture and remaining chocolate pieces. Wrap dough in plastic wrap. Freeze for 30 minutes or until firm enough to shape into balls.

4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll balls in powdered sugar. Place balls about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until tops are crackled. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheet. Transfer to wire racks; cool. Makes 42.

5. To Store: Place in layers separated by waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.