MEXICAN CHOCOLATE SUGAR CRISPS

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My grandma loved these so much, she would hide them from my grandpa! I think of her every time I make a batch. Like Mexican spice? Try stirring in a little chili powder. -Michele Lovio, Thousand Oaks, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar until fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg, corn syrup and melted chocolate. In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips., Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in remaining sugar. Place cookies 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets (do not flatten). Bake until tops are puffed and cracked, 8-10 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool., To Make Ahead: Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate., Freeze option: Freeze shaped balls of dough on baking sheets until firm. Transfer to airtight containers; return to freezer. To use, bake cookies as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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