Mint Chocolate Snow Top Cookies

1½ c all-purpose flour

1½ t baking powder

¼ t salt

1 (10 oz) package mint flavored semisweet chocolate morsels

6 T butter, softened

1 c granulated sugar

2 eggs

1½ t vanilla extract

confectioners' sugar

In a medium mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.

In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of the chocolate morsels over low heat until melted, stirring constantly.

In a large mixing bowl beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in melted chocolate, eggs and vanilla.

Add flour mixture and remaining ½ cup chocolate morsels. Wrap dough in plastic wrap; freeze until firm, about 20 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350° Shape dough into 1" balls; coat with confectioners' sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on wire rack. 

Makes about 3 dozen cookies.