Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

In a microwaveable safe bowl, heat 1 cup of chocolate chips for 30 seconds at a time and stir well between each interval until smooth. Set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the sugar, butter, vanilla and peppermint. Cream until smooth.

Add in the eggs and mix thoroughly.

The melted chocolate should be just warm to the touch - add to the butter mixture and mix well.

Add in the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well, scrape down the sides and mix again.

Add in the remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips and fold to incorporate.

Scoop out a heaping tablespoon or small ice cream scoops worth of dough. Roll in the powdered sugar.

Place on the parchment lined baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is no longer shiny.