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Ingredients
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2 ounces unsweetened chocolate baking bars, chopped
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2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
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1/4 teaspoon table salt
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
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2 large eggs
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 cup powdered sugar
Directions
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Microwave first 3 ingredients in a medium-size microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 1 to 2 minutes or until butter and chocolate are melted and smooth, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in granulated sugar and next 2 ingredients until blended. Stir together flour, cocoa, and baking powder in a small bowl. Stir flour mixture into chocolate mixture until well blended. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and chill 1 hour to 5 days.
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Preheat oven to 350°. Carefully drop dough by level spoonfuls into powdered sugar, using a 1 1/2-inch cookie scoop, and roll to coat. Place coated cookies 1 inch apart on 2 parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
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Bake, in batches, at 350° for 10 minutes or until cookies are crackled. Cool completely on a wire rack (about 20 minutes).