Chocolate Mint Creams

 I was wondering what recipe to post today!  Rod was out talking to Nancy Blackner!!!!    I decided to post one of her favorite cookie recipes.  She has asked me for the recipe lots of times.  This is a cookie that I usually make at Christmas time.  The mints are from Hickory Farms.  Which they only make the small ones now, it is harder to make with the small ones.  I am looking for them other places now.  If anyone knows where to find them let me know.  I always double the recipe.  They are the best.  So I dedicate this recipe to Nancy,  Who we love and are very grateful to have as part of our family.   Jake, Nancy and Ronin, we look forward to visiting with.  Have an awesome day!!!!

1 1/4 c. flour
1/2 t. baking soda
 2/3 c. packed brown sugar
6 T. butter
1 T. water
1 6oz. package ( 1 c.) chocolate chips
 1 egg
1/2- 3/4  pound pastel cream mint kisses

 Stir together flour and baking soda.  In a medium saucepan heat and stir brown sugar, butter and water over low heat till butter is melted.  Add chocolate chips.  Heat and stir till chocolate is melted.  Pour into a large mixing bowl and let stand for 10 min. or till cool.

 Beat egg into chocolate mixture.  Stir in the flour mixture till well mixed.  Dough will be soft.  Cover and chill for 1-2 hours or till easy to handle.

 Shape into 1 inch balls.  Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.  Bake in a 350 oven for 8 min..  Remove and immediately top each cookie with a mint.  Return to the oven and bake about 2 min. more or till cookies are done.  Swirl the melted mints with a knife to frost cookies.  Remove and cool till mints are firm.