Chocolate Mint Cookies

• 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 1 14 cups shortening
• 2 cups sugar
• 13 cup corn syrup
• 2 12 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 13 cup sugar

1. Melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave.
2. Cream shortening and gradually add 2 cups sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
3. Add chocolate, eggs, corn syrup, water and flavorings.
4. Mix well.
5. Combine flour, soda and salt.
6. Add to creamed mixture.
7. Beat just until blended.
8. Form into 1 inch balls,roll in sugar.
9. Bake on ungreased cookie sheets at 350 for 10 minutes.
10. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan.

chocolate, shortening, sugar, corn syrup, water, peppermint, vanilla, flour, baking soda, salt, sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chocolate-mint-cookies-46138 (may not work)