Chocolate Mint Cookies II

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Here is a cookie like the one that the girl scouts sell. Easy to make and wonderful!

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
8 mins
Additional Time:
7 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
36
Yield:
3 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix

  • 2 eggs

  • 2 tablespoons water

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

  • 3 drops peppermint oil

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water, oil and cocoa; mix until smooth, about 3 minutes. Let stand for 15 to 20 minutes to set up.

  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Roll the dough into very small balls, about 1/2 inch. Place onto the prepared cookie sheet, 2 inches apart and smash down flat.

  3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Melt chocolate chips in a microwave oven or in a bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir in the peppermint oil. Dip the cookies into the chocolate, or spread it on. set on parchment lined sheets and chill to set.