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10 oz Mint chocolate wafers
3/4 c Butter; softened
2/3 c Sugar
1 Egg
1/4 ts Salt
1 1/3 c All-purpose flour; unsifted
3/4 c Walnuts; finely chop
Melt 5 oz of the Mint Wafers (Ghiradelli brand is good) in a double boiler, stirring constantly or microwave on medium for about 3 minutes.
Set aside.
Cream butter with sugar, egg and salt.
Mix in melted chocolate.
Gradually add flour.
Chill dough at least 1 hour. Shape dough into balls, using 1 level Tbsp for each cookie.
Roll balls into nuts.
Place on greased baking sheets.
Flatten slightly with the palm of hand.
Bake at 350-F for only 8 minutes.
Remove from oven and place Mint Wafer on top of each cookie, pressing slightly.
Continue baking 3-5 minutes longer or until cookie is firm.
Source: Recipes from Ghirardelli Chocolate Company of San Francisco Makes 3 dozen
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