Malted Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are dense and delicious. A hint of malt and chocolate syrup makes these cookies different from the usual chocolate chip. They keep very well too.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 36
• Yields: 3 Dozen

Ingredients

• 1  cup  Butter Flavor Crisco
• 1 1⁄4 cups  packed light brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  instant malted milk powder
• 2  tablespoons  chocolate syrup
• 1  tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1  large egg
• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  cups  semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine shortening, brown sugar, malted milk powder, chocolate syrup, and vanilla; beat for 2 minutes.
2. Add egg and mix.
3. In a small bowl mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add to creamed mixture.
5. Stir in chocolate chips and chunks.
6. Shape into 1 1/2 - 2-inch balls; place about 3-inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
7. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Cool for 2 minutes on pan before removing to wire racks to cool completely.