Chocolate Mint Cookies

Name: Chocolate Mint Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 24 cookies
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

Submitted by Theresa Thunderbird

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 11
Yields:: 24 cookies

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

directions

Melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave.
Cream shortening and gradually add 2 cups sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
Add chocolate, eggs, corn syrup, water and flavorings.
Mix well.
Combine flour, soda and salt.
Add to creamed mixture.
Beat just until blended.
Form into 1 inch balls,roll in sugar.
Bake on ungreased cookie sheets at 350 for 10 minutes.
Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan.

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Theresa Thunderbird

United States

Hello,I collect old cookbooks,enjoy gardening,traveling and reading.I love to cook and bake!I've thought about opening my own bakery here in TN.That would be so fun!

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