Choco Mint Snaps

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I got these last year from christmas-cookies.com , i needed something different for a tray i was preparing. I love these! Nice light mint flavor with the chocolate. When doing them for christmas, i tinted the sugar red and green for rolling :) **cooking time is per tray**

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Steps

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Melt chocolate squares over low heat.

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Remove from heat and cool.

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Preheat oven to 350f.

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In a small bowl whisk together the flour , baking soda and salt.

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Set aside.

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In a large mixing bowl , using an electric mixer at medium speed , cream the shortening and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy.

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Add eggs and blend well.

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Add reserved chocolate , corn syrup , water , and extracts and blend well.

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Stir in flour mixture until just blended.

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Shape dough into 1-inch balls.

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Roll in additional sugar and place about 2-inches apart onto greased baking sheets.

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Bake for 9 to 11 minutes.

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Cool a few minutes on baking sheet and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

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Ingredients

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unsweetened chocolate, flour, baking soda, salt, shortening, sugar, eggs, light corn syrup, water, peppermint extract, vanilla extract