Double Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies

Double Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies

1 1/2 cups mint chocolate chips

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/4 cup sugar

1 egg

1 1/4 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 cup chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 375ºF. Melt over hot (not boiling) water, 3/4 cup of the mint-chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Remove from heat; cool to room temperature. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a large bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, sugar, and vanilla extract; beat until creamy. Add melted chocolate and egg; beat well. Gradually blend in the flour mixture. Stir in remaining 3/4 cup of mint-chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375ºF for 8 to 10 minutes. Allow to stand 2 to 3 minutes; remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely on wire racks.

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