1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2/3 c. packed brown sugar
6 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. water
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1 egg
1/2 to 3/4 lb. pastel cream mint kisses

Stir together flour and baking soda. In medium saucepan heat and stir brown sugar, butter, and water over low heat until butter is melted. Add chocolate pieces. Heat and stir until chocolate is melted. Pour into a large mixing bowl and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes or until cool. Beat egg into chocolate mixture. Stir in the flour mixture until well mixed (dough will be soft).

Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 7 minutes. Remove and immediately top each cookie with a mint. Return to the oven and bake about 2 minutes more until cookies are done. Swirl the melted mints with a knife to "frost" cookies. Remove and cool until mints are firm. Makes about 48.