Busters Recipes

After Dinner Mint Cookies

10 oz. Ghirardelli Mint Chocolate Wafers
3/4 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/3 c. unsifted flour
3/4 c. finely chopped walnuts

Melt 5 oz of the Mint Wafers 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 T. 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 to 5 minutes longer or until cookie is firm.