Mint Chocolate Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1.5 cups brown sugar packed
• 0.8 cup butter softened
• 1 cup chocolate covered creamy mints 
• 3  eggs 
• 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
• 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate 
• 4 ounce chocolate unsweetened
• 0.5 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven
• double boiler
• aluminum foil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with aluminum foil or baking parchment.
2. Chop chocolates and mints.
3. Place the chocolates and mints in the top part of a double boiler over medium heat. Stir occasionally until melted and set aside.
4. In a large bowl, beat the butter until soft.
5. Add vanilla and sugar and mix well. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the melted chocolate. Sift together the flour, cocoa, and baking soda.
6. Add to mixture and stir until well blended. Drop by tablespoon at least 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
7. Bake 15 to 18 minutes until lightly colored.
8. Let cool on wire racks.