Chocolate Mint Drops

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 325AF.
2. 2
   Combine butter and sugar in large bowl.
3. 3
   Beat at medium speed until creamy.
4. 4
   Add vanilla and egg yolk; continue beating until well mixed.
5. 5
   Reduce speed to low.
6. 6
   Add flour; beat just until mixed.
7. 7
   Stir in 1/3 cup baking chips.
8. 8
   Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
9. 9
   Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
10. 10
    Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until bottoms just start to brown and cookies are set.
11. 11
    Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to cooling rack.
12. 12
    Cool completely.
13. 13
    Meanwhile, place remaining 1 2/3 cups baking chips in 1 quart saucepan.
14. 14
    Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth.
15. 15
    Tilt pan and dip tops of each cookie into melted chocolate; shake off excess chocolate.
16. 16
    Place onto waxed paper.
17. 17
    Let stand at room temperature until chocolate is set.
18. 18
    Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
19. 19
    Store in container with tight-fitting lid.