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. semi-sweet chocolate pieces (1 c.)
1 egg
1/2 to 3/4 lb. pastel cream mint kisses

Stir together flour and baking soda. In a 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 10-15 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 1-2 hours or until easy to handle.

Shape into 1 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. bake in a 350 degree oven for 8 minutes. Remove and immediately top each cookie with a mint. Return to the oven and bake about 2 minutes more. Swirl the melted mints with a knife to "frost" cookies. Remove and cool until mints are firm. Makes about 4 dozen.