Ultimate Chocolate Mint Snow-top Cookie!

This is one of my all time favorite comfort food style cookies to make. Stored in an air tight container they travel well if visiting or sending as a care package. They're great with coffee or an afternoon tea and a truly special treat with a steaming mug of cocoa.

***Note: This cookie can also be made with Nestle Toll House Raspberry Chocolate Morsels for a fantastic and unexpected berry flavor!

1 1/2 cups (10 ounce bag) Nestle Toll House Mint Flavored Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels (divided)
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons of butter or margarine softened
1 1/2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
2 eggs
powdered sugar

Microwave one cup of morsels in a medium sized microwave safe bowl on high (100%) power for 1 minute. Stir. Microwave at additional 10-20 second intervals stirring until smooth. Cool to room temperature. In a small bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl beat butter, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Beat in melted chocolate. Beat in eggs. Slowly beat in flour mixture. Stir in remaining chocolate morsels. Cover bowl and chill until firm.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Shape dough into 1 1/4 inch balls and roll in powdered sugar. Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake approximately 10-12 minutes or until sides are set but center is still slightly soft. Cool for 2 minutes then remove to wire rack to cool completely.

Makes about 3 dozen cookies