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MINT CHOCOLATE SNAPS



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It wouldn't be Christmas if I didn't make this cookie. Several years ago, I submitted the recipe to our local newspaper and it won first prize of $35. Since then, my family refers to it as the "&35 Cookie"!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup plus 1-1/2 tablespoons shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a double boiler, melt chocolate chips. Remove from the heat. In a large bowl, cream shortening. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Beat in melted chocolate. Add egg, corn syrup and extracts; mix well. , Combine flour, baking soda and salt; stir into batter. Fold in candy. Shape into 1-in. balls and roll in sugar. Place 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE SNAPS



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Crispy, chocolate cookie.

Provided by Carmela

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup corn syrup
1 egg

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate chips over heat and let cool. Combine flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside. With an electric mixer set at medium-low speed, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla, corn syrup and egg and continue beating until well combined. Reduce mixer speed to low and beat in melted chocolate. Add flour mixture and continue beating until well combined.
  • Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Shape dough into approximately 1 inch balls and roll in additional sugar. Put on ungreased baking sheets about 1 inch apart. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until edges are lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Let stand on baking sheets 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Carbohydrate 44.2 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 269.7 mg, Sugar 23.7 g

CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT SNAPS



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This is one of my family's favorite cookies. My brother baked them for a Boy Scout fundraiser, and they were a top seller! They look like gingersnaps, but they're flavored with peppermint candies and are quite crispy. It's no wonder they're always such a hit.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup corn syrup
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup coarsely crushed peppermint candies

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a microwave, melt 1 cup chocolate chips. Stir until smooth; cool. In another bowl, beat egg, 2/3 cup sugar, oil, corn syrup and extracts until combined. Beat in melted chocolate. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt. Gradually beat into peppermint mixture. Fold in candies and remaining chocolate chips., Place remaining sugar in a shallow bowl. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until tops are cracked and cookies are set, 12-15 minutes. Cool on pans 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 34mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCO-MINT SNAPS



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I got these last year from christmas-cookies.com , I needed something different for a tray I was preparing. I love these! Nice light mint flavor with the chocolate. When doing them for Christmas, I tinted the sugar red and green for rolling :) **cooking time is PER tray**

Provided by Marlene.

Categories     Dessert

Time 31m

Yield 72 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups shortening
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/3 cup light corn syrup
2 1/2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
additional sugar, for rolling

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate squares over low heat.
  • Remove from heat and cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer at medium speed, cream the shortening and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs and blend well.
  • Add reserved chocolate, corn syrup, water, and extracts and blend well.
  • Stir in flour mixture until just blended.
  • Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in additional sugar and place about 2-inches apart onto greased baking sheets.
  • Bake for 9 to 11 minutes.
  • Cool a few minutes on baking sheet and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.1, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 5.9, Sodium 54.6, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 6, Protein 1.1

HOT CHOCOLATE WITH PEPPERMINT SCHNAPPS



Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Schnapps image

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 quart milk (skim, 2 percent or whole) or half-and-half
6 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped (recommended: Scharffenberger)
9 ounces peppermint schnapps
Whipped cream, for serving
6 peppermint sticks, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat 1 cup of the milk in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add chocolate, stirring constantly, until melted. When the chocolate has melted, increase heat to medium and add the remainder of the milk while whisking rapidly. Do not allow to boil.
  • Serve in small cups fortified with a jigger (1 1/2 ounces) of peppermint schnapps and a dollop of whipped cream. Add a peppermint stick to stir.
  • If transporting in a thermos, heat thermos up with hot water to get it warm for 1 minute. Pour water out and fill with hot chocolate.

CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT SNAPS



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Use these simple chocs as a garnish for desserts or serve with after-dinner coffees

Provided by James Martin

Categories     Dinner, Treat

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 3

300g dark chocolate
3 tbsp demerara sugar
½ tsp peppermint flavouring

Steps:

  • Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water. Line a large baking tray with baking parchment and mix the sugar with the peppermint essence. When the chocolate has melted, cool for 1 min, mix with the sugar, then pour into the tray. Spread to a very thin layer and chill until completely firm. Snap into shards to serve. Perfect as a garnish for puddings or with an after-dinner coffee.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 30 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.01 milligram of sodium

CHOCO-MINT SNAPPERS



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Make and share this Choco-Mint Snappers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lisaural

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 3 Dozen, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup nestle mint chocolate chips (if you can't find mint chips, use semi-sweet chips and 3 tsp. of mint flavoring)
2/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup corn syrup
1 3/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Melt chips over hot, not boiling, water and remove from heat.
  • Combine shortening, sugar and egg in a bowl and beat till creamy.
  • Blend in melted chocolate and corn syrup.
  • Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
  • Stir sifted mixture gradually into chocolate mixture.
  • Shape into balls using 1 tbs for each.
  • Roll balls of dough in sugar and place 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Cook in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes.
  • Let stand for a few minutes before removing from tray.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 5.9, Sodium 88.7, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 5.9, Protein 1

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