Chocolate Mint Sugar Cookie Drops

2 1/2

cups

flour

1 1/2

tsp

baking powder

3/4

tsp

salt

1 1/4

cups

sugar (divided use)

3/4

cup

vegetable oil

2

eggs

1

tsp

vanilla extract

8

drops

red or green food coloring (optional)

1

pkg

Nestle Toll House Mint-Flavored

semisweet chocolate (10 oz.)

1

Preheat oven to 350°. In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In large bowl, combine 1 cup sugar and vegetable oil. Mix well. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract. If using food coloring, beat it in now. Gradually add flour mixture. Stir in chocolate morsels.

2

Shape into balls by rounded teaspoonfuls. Roll in remaining sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Makes about 5 1/2 dozen cookies.

If you cannot find "mint chocolate chips," you can make your own: Put 10 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/4 - 1/2 tsp peppermint extract in a ziplock baggie, shake vigorously, and leave sit overnight in bag.

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Author: Dallas Morning News 1st Place - Decadent Category