Choco - mint Snappers

6 oz. (1 cup) Mint flavored Chocolate chips

2/3 c. Shortening

1/2 c. Sugar

1 large Egg

1/4 c. Corn Syrup

1 3/4 c. Flour, -{sifted

2 tsp. Baking Soda

1 tsp. Cinnamon

1/4 tsp. Salt

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Melt Chocolate Chips in double boiler, over hot...

but not boiling, Water.

Remove from heat.

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Combine Shortening, Sugar, & Egg in a bowl...

beat until creamy.

Blend in melted Chocolate, & Corn Syrup.

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Sift together the sifted Flour, Baking Soda,

Cinnamon, & Salt.

Stir gradually into mixture.

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Shape 1 Tbsp. of dough into ball, & roll in Sugar.

Set on ungreased cookie sheet, about 2 1/2 inches apart.

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Bake at 350

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..... Let stand a few minutes before removing from pan.

Makes 3 dozen, 3 inch cookies.

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