After Dinner Mint Cookies

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 100 minutes Prep: 80 minutes Cook: 13 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 745 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 12-16 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

10 ounces mint chocolate wafers
3/4 cup butter softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 each egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups flour, all-purpose unsifted
3/4 cup walnuts finely chopped

Directions

Melt 5 ounces 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 tablespoon for each cookie.

Roll balls into nuts.

Place on greased baking sheets.

Flatten slightly with the palm of hand.

Bake at 350 degrees F for only 8 minutes.

Remove from oven and place Mint Wafer on top of each cookie, pressing slightly.

Continue baking 3-5 minutes longer or until cookie is firm.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 152g
Amount per Serving
Calories 745 60% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.0g77%
 Saturated Fat 23.0g115%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 138mg46%
Sodium 409mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 68.0g23%
 Dietary Fiber 3.0g11%
 Sugars 34.0g
Protein 12.0g23%
Vitamin A 23%  Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 4%  Iron 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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