Chocolate Mint Cookies

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 1 1/4 cups shortening
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/3 cup corn syrup
• 2 1/2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup sugar

Recipe

• 1 melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave.
• 2 cream shortening and gradually add 2 cups sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
• 3 add chocolate, eggs, corn syrup, water and flavorings.
• 4 mix well.
• 5 combine flour, soda and salt.
• 6 add to creamed mixture.
• 7 beat just until blended.
• 8 form into 1 inch balls,roll in sugar.
• 9 bake on ungreased cookie sheets at 350 for 10 minutes.
• 10 cool 5 minutes before removing from pan.