1 (10 oz.) pkg. (1 1/2 cups) Nestle's Toll House Mint flavored semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 egg
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Melt over hot (not boiling) water, 3/4 cup Nestle's chocolate mint morsels; stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature. In bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. In bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, sugar and vanilla extract until creamy. Add melted morsels and egg; beat well.

Gradually blend in flour mixture. Stir in remaining morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded measuring tablespoonful onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F. Time: 8 to 9 minutes. Allow to stand 2 to 3 minutes before removing from cookie sheets; cool completely.

Makes: About 1 1/2 dozen cookies.