Chocolate-Mint Truffle Cookies Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
• 1 Eggland's Best Egg
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup baking cocoa
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 package (4.6 ounces) mint Andes candies, chopped, divided
• 2 teaspoons shortening, divided
• 1/2 cup white baking chips
• Optional toppings: chopped nuts, sprinkles and crushed candy canes