Chocolate Snappers

* Exported from MasterCook *

Chocolate Snappers

Recipe By : Gail Shermeyer <4paws@yrkpa.kias.com>
Serving Size : 36 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Pies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 3/4 cups unsifted flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup corn syrup
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate -- melted
granulated sugar

Preheat oven to 350 F. In small bowl, mix flour, soda, cinnamon and salt.
Set aside. In large bowl, mix shortening, 1 c sugar and egg, beat until
creamy. Mix in corn syrup and chocolate. Blend in flour mixture. Shape into
balls, using 1 tablespoon dough for each cookie. Roll in granulated sugar.
Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 15 minutes. Makes 3 dozen 3 inch
cookies.
Variations: Chocolate Mint Snappers - mix in 1/4 teaspoon peppermint flavoring
with corn syrup and chocolate. Giant Chocolate Snappers: Follow the above
recipe. Shape into balls, using 1/4 cup dough per cookie. Bate 18-20 minutes.
Makes 12 4-4 1/2 inch cookies.




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