CHOCOLATE SNOWCAPS-ALL BRAN

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Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
4 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened baking chocolate (1-oz each)
2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup All-Bran® Original or All-Bran® Bran Buds®
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

1. Stir together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.2. In 3-quart saucepan, melt shortening and chocolate together over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat. Cool. Stir in granulated sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Add flour mixture, mixing until combined. Stir in KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN cereal and walnuts. Cover and chill until dough is stiff.3. Using level tablespoons of dough shape into balls. Roll in powdered sugar. Place about 2 inches apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray.4. Bake at 350°F about 14 minutes or until set. Cool slightly before removing from baking sheets. Place on wire racks to cool completely. Store in airtight container. NOTE: Cookies are soft when removed from oven, but will become firm when cool.

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