Makes 24 cookies
1. Soak 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips overnight in a ziplock bag with 1 tsp peppermint extract.
2. Microwave 1 cup of these chips for 1 minute in 10-second intervals, until they are soft.
3. Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl.
4. Beat together 1 cup sugar, 6 Tbsp softened butter, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract in a large bowl.
5. Add melted chocolate, 2 eggs, flour mixture, and remaining chips.
6. Make into balls and bake for 8-10 min at 350F.