Mint Chocolate Truffle Cookies

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   Microwave the 6 chocolate squares and the butter in large bowl for 2 minutes or until butter is melted.

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   Stir chocolate and butter until completely melted.

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   Add sugar and mix until well-blended.

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   Whisk two eggs in a separate bowl and add to mixture.

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   Mix well.

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   Sift flour and baking powder.

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   Add to mixture.

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   Mix well.

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   Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.

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    Remove dough from the refrigerator.

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    Dough will be hard.

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    Give dough a few minutes before trying to make dough balls.

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    While waiting, heat oven to 350F

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    Roll heaping teaspoonfuls of dough into 1-inch balls.

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    A small ice cream scoop is a good measurement.

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    You may need to use a little flour on your hands when rolling dough balls.

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    Place dough balls on parchment sheet about 2 inches apart.

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    Bake about 9 minutes - pull out of oven.

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    Tops should still be soft.

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    Add the crushed peppermint candy to the tops and put back in the oven for about 1-3 minutes.

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    This will help the candy adhere to the cookies better without melting.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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