After Dinner Mint Cookies Recipe

Makes 9 cookies

Ingredients:

  • 10 oz ghirardelli mint chocolate wafer
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1 1/3 cup unsifted flour
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped
  • 1 egg

    • Instructions:

    1. Melt 5 oz of the Mint Wafers in a double boiler, stirring constantly, or microwave on medium for about 3 minutes.
    2. Set aside.
    3. Cream butter with sugar, egg and salt.
    4. Mix in melted chocolate.
    5. Gradually add flour.
    6. Chill for at least 1 hour.
    7. Shape dough into balls, using 1 level tablespoon for each cookie. Roll balls in nuts.
    8. Place on greased baking sheets.
    9. Flatten slightly with the palm of hand.
    10. Bake at 350-F for 8 minutes.
    11. Remove from oven and place Mint Wafer on top of each cookie, pressing slightly.
    12. Continue baking until cookie is firm.