Minty Chocolate Crackles

• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup plus 4-1/2 teaspoons shortening
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy
• Additional sugar

1. In a microwave or double boiler, melt chocolate chips; cool slightly. In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg, corn syrup, extract and melted chocolate. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Fold in candy. Roll into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
2. . Bake at 350u0b0 for 12-14 minutes or until edges are firm and surface cracks (center will be soft). Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/minty-chocolate-crackles/ (may not work)