1/2 cup Butter, unsalted
1 c Sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. Mint extract
1/2 cup Flour, unbleached
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Baking powder, -double-acting
2 oz . Chocolate, unsweetened Non-paralleils,
-multi-colored
2 tsp. Water
Beat butter until soft; gradually add sugar
and blend until creamy.
Mix in beaten egg and extracts. DON'T
USE A FOOD PROCESSOR!!!
Stir salt and baking powder into flour; stir
into butter/sugar mixture.
Melt chocolate in water over a double-boiler;
add to dough.
Form into a long roll approximately 2" - 3"
wide. Wrap dough with plastic wrap and chill overnight.
Slice dough 1/4" thick and place on greased
cookie sheet. Sprinkle with non-paralleils and press in slightly
with back of spoon. Bake in 400 degree oven for 8 - 10 minutes.
Cool cookies on rack.
NOTES:
* Can substitute 3 oz. semi-sweet chips
for the chocolate.
