Chocolate Mints

In a large heavy saucepan over low heat, cook butter or margarine, sugar and water until butter is melted.

Add chocolate pieces and stir until partially melted.

Remove from heat and continue to stir until chocolate is completely melted.

Pour into large mixer bowl and let stand about 10 minutes to cool slightly. With mixer at high speed, beat in eggs one at a time.

Reduce speed to low and add dry ingredients, beating just until blended. Chill dough about 1 hour for easier handling.

Preheat oven to 350°.

Line 2 cookie sheets with foil.

Roll teaspoonfuls of dough into balls; place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheets.

Bake 12 to 13 minutes, no longer.

Cookies will crisp as they cool. Remove from oven and immediately place mint on each hot cookie. Allow to soften, then swirl mint over cookie.

If desired, decorate with sprinkles.

Remove from cookie sheets and cool completely.

Makes 80 at about 90 calories each.