Spring Mint Chip Delights

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   Using a stand mixer (or hand mixer if you don't possess a stand mixer), beat butter, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and vanilla until smooth.

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   Beat in egg whites until blended. Then beat in the flour, salt and mint chips.

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   Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes or so, until dough is firm but easily scoopable.

4. 4

   Using a cookie scoop of your choice, or a spoon, roll into balls and place on a cookie sheet.

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   Now here's the part where your personal preference comes in. You can either take a glass, dip it in colored or white sugar, and slightly press the cookies down OR you can simply leave them. I found that either way, they will flatten out.

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   Bake in a 300-degree oven for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are barely brown and the middles look set. Let them cool on a cookie sheet for 5 or so minutes then transfer to a rack to cool completely.

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   Note that prep times includes time for chilling the dough. Number of servings is approximate based on cookie size.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.