Mint Chocolate Pixies

My son and I decided to make some chocolate pixies with mint since it was cold and rainy outside today. They were super simple and fun to make and they made the house smell fantastic. My son loved them and my daughter told me they are her new VERY favorite cookie EVER. I must say, they turned out moist, minty, and so delicious.

Mint Chocolate Pixies:

Recipe and photos by For the Love of Cooking.net

• 4 1 oz squares of UNSWEETENED chocolate
• 1/4 cup of unsalted butter
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups of white sugar
• 2 tsp of vanilla extract
• 2 tsp of peppermint extract
• 2 cups of flour
• 2 tsp of baking powder
• 1/2 tsp of salt
• 1/4 cup of powdered sugar

Melt the butter and chocolate in a large glass bowl in the microwave.

Add eggs, one at a time, beating at medium speed. Gradually add the sugar, vanilla, and mint extract. Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl - mix thoroughly. Slowly add the flour mixture into the chocolate mixture beating at low speed until well blended. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Shape the dough into small balls then roll in powdered sugar. Place the balls on a silpat covered baking sheet.

Bake for 16-18 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on a rack. Enjoy.

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