Chocolate Mint Meltaways

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   COOKIES: Preheat oven to 350F (180C).

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   Melt over hot (not boiling) water, 1 cup of mint chocolate chips; stir until smooth.

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   Set aside.

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   In a large bowl, combine butter, confectioners' sugar, and egg yolk.

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   Beat until creamy.

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   Add melted chips and flour; beat until well blended.

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   Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.

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   Bake at 350F (180C).

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   for 8 to 10 minutes.

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    Allow to stand for 3 minutes before removing from cookie sheets.

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    Cool completely on wire racks.

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    GLAZE: Combine over hot (not boiling) water the remaining 1/2 cup of mint-chocolate chips and vegetable shortening.

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    Stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth.

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    Drizzle each cookie with 1/2 teaspoon of the glaze; sprinkle with almonds.

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    Chill until set.

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    Store in airtight container in the refrigerator.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.