Choco-Mint Snaps
photo by Breezytoo
- Ready In:
- 31mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
72
ingredients
- 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
directions
- 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.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Marlene.
United States
Pretty much says it all , doesn't it.