Snow Topped Peppermint Cookies

• 1 (10 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
• 6 tablespoons butter, softened (no substitutes)
• 12 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 12 cups flour
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 1 12 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• confectioners' sugar

1. Melt 1 c chocolate chips in the microwave, cool.
2. Cream butter and sugar.
3. Add eggs, one at a time, beat well after each.
4. Beat in melted chocolate chips, vanilla and peppermint extract.
5. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
6. Stir in remaining chocolate chips; cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
7. Roll into 1-inch balls then roll in confectioners' sugar.
8. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
9. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set and centers are almost set.
10. Cool for 10 min before removing to wire racks.

semisweet chocolate chips, butter, vanilla, flour, salt, baking powder, peppermint, sugar, eggs, confectioners

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/snow-topped-peppermint-cookies-444059 (may not work)