Chocolate Mint Filled Cookies Recipe

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   At least 4 hrs before serving: In heavy saucepan over low heat heat semi-sweet chocolate till melted and smooth.

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   In large bowl with mixer at low speed mix melted chocolate, flour, butter, corn syrup, baking soda, salt, egg, and sugar.

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   Beat at medium till well mixed.

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   Wrap dough with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hrs (can place dough in freezer 40 min).

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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   Measure 1/3 c. sugar into small bowl.

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   Shape dough into small balls (96 balls).

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   Roll balls in sugar to coat.

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   Place on ungreased cookie sheet 2 inches apart.

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    Bake cookies 12 to 15 min till set.

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    Immediately remove half of cookies from cookie sheet and invert onto work surface.

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    While still warm, place chocolate covered mint patties on cookies.

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    Then quickly top with remaining cookies, top side up, pressing together slightly so mint patty spreads out to cookie edges as it melts.

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    With pancake turner remove cookies to wire rack to cold.

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    Store in tightly covered container.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.