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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chocolate Cookies
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 c Mint-chocolate chips -- *
3/4 t Baking soda
1/2 c Butter -- softened
1/4 c Sugar -- granulated
1 Egg -- large
1 1/4 c Flour -- unbleached
1/2 t Salt
1/2 c Brown sugar -- firmly packed
1/2 t Vanilla extract
1/2 c Nuts -- chopped
* Use 1 10-oz bag of Nestles Toll House Mint-Chocolate Chips divided in
half for this recipe.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Melt over hot (not boiling) water, 3/4 cup
of the mint-chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Remove from heat; cool to
room temperature. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt;
set aside. In a large bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, sugar, and
vanilla extract; beat until creamy. Add melted chips and egg; beat well.
Gradually blend in the flour mixture. Stir in remaining 3/4 cup of
mint-chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto
ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 8 to 10 minutes. Allow
to stand 2 to 3 minutes; remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely on wire
racks.
