Double Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies

Directions

Preheat oven to 375℉ (190℃).

Melt over hot (not boiling) water, ¾ cup of the mint-chocolate chips; stir until smooth.

Remove from heat; cool to room temperature.

In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.

In a large bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, sugar, and vanilla extract; beat until creamy.

Add melted chips and egg; beat well.

Gradually blend in the flour mixture.

Stir in remaining ¾ cup of mint-chocolate chips and nuts.

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Bake at 375℉ (190℃) F for 8 to 10 minutes.

Allow to stand 2 to 3 minutes; remove from cookie sheets.

Cool completely on wire racks.