After-Dinner Mint Cookies

by Sallie Austin

Servings: 3 dozen

INGREDIENTS

10 oz. Ghirardelli mint chocolate wafer
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/3 cups unsifted flour
2/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1 egg

INSTRUCTIONS

Melt 5 oz. of the Mint Wafers in a double boiler, stirring constantly or microwave on medium for about 3 minutes. Set aside.

Cream butter with sugar, egg and salt. Mix in melted chocolate. Gradually add flour. Chill dough at least 1 hour.

Shape dough into balls, using 1 level Tbsp for each cookie. Roll balls into nuts. Place on greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with the palm of hand. Bake at 350°F for only 8 minutes. Remove from oven a place Mint Wafer on top of each cookie, pressing slightly. Continue baking minutes longer or until cookie is firm.

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