Posted on November 15, 2008, 6:43 am

These are simple yet elegant (and tasty). Perfect hostess gift.

1 pkg (6 sqs) Bakers Bittersweet Chocolate, chopped
3/4 cup butter
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/3 cup candy canes, chopped

Microwave chocolate and butter on MEDIUM 2 min or until butter is melted.
Remove from microwave and stir until chocolate is completely melted.
Stir in sugar.
Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing until well blended after each addition.
Add combined flour and baking powder; mix well.
DOUGH WILL BE VERY SOFT.
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.

PREHEAT oven to 350F.
Roll heaping teaspoonsuls of dough into 1 in balls.
Place 2 in apart on greased baking sheet.
Bake 9 to 11 min or until lightly browned (DO NOT OVERBAKE).
Remove from oven, sprinkle immediately with chopped candy canes.
Cool completely on wire racks.

Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Makes about 3 dozen cookies.

Posted on November 15, 2008, 12:56 pm

Thanks for the recipe! I just finished the last cookies you gave me and they were delicious. I'll have to make my own now.