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

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