Chocolate Mint Snaps Recipe

• 4 (1 ounce.) sqs. chocolate, unsweetened
• 1 1/4 c. shortening
• 2 c. sugar
• 2 Large eggs
• 1/3 c. corn syrup
• 2 1/2 tbsp. water
• 2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. sugar

1. Heat chocolate over warm water in top of double boiler.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Cream shortening, gradually add in 2 c. sugar, beating till light and fluffy.
4. Add in melted chocolate, Large eggs, corn syrup, water and flavorings; mix well.
5. Combine flour, soda, and salt; add in to creamed mix, beating just till blended.
6. Shape dough into 1 inch balls and roll in remaining sugar.
7. Place on ungreased cookie sheets; bake at 350 degrees for 10 min.
8. Cold on cookie sheets 5 min.
9. Remove to wire racks and cold completely.
10. Yield: 10 1/2 dozen.

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

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/chocolate-mint-snaps-9202 (may not work)