1 1/2 c. (10 oz.) mint flavored semi-sweet chocolate pieces, 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. Melt 3/4 cup mint flavored semi-sweet chocolate pieces; stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature.

In a bowl combine flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.

In another bowl beat butter, brown sugar, sugar and vanilla extract until creamy. Add melted chocolate and egg; beat well. Gradually blend in flour mixture. Stir in remaining chocolate pieces and nuts.

Drop by rounded tablespoonful onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-9 minutes. Allow to stand 2-3 minutes before removing from cookie sheets; cool completely. Makes about 1 1/2 dozen.