Peppermint BonBon Cookies..

Peppermint Bonbon Cookies INGREDIENTS 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 1/2 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup finely crushed peppermint candies 6 tablespoons granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Additional coarsely crushed peppermint candies, divided Topping (optional): 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons milk 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to 325. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan; cook over low heat until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, and stir in 1/2 cup crushed peppermint and 6 tablespoons sugar. Let cool 30 minutes. Add eggs to melted chocolate, 1 at a time, stirring well. Stir in extracts. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to chocolate mixture, stirring until combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Cover and chill dough 2 hours or until firm. Shape dough into 1 1/2" balls; place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake for 12-13 minutes or until cookies are puffed and cracked on top. Sprinkle coarsely chopped peppermints onto cookies; press candy lightly into cookies. Let cookies cook 5 minutes on baking sheets. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Whisk together powdered sugar and milk; drizzle over cooled cookies, if desired. Drizzle with melted chocolate, if desired, and sprinkle again with chopped peppermint. Let cookies stand until glaze and chocolate are firm. Yields: about 30 cookies from the famous  Tidy Mom