Chocolate X and O Cookies

Ingredients

Directions

In large bowl, beat butter, sugar and vanilla on medium speed of electric mixer until light and fluffy.

Add eggs; beat well.

Beat in corn syrup.

Stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating until well blended.

Cover; refrigerate until dough is firm enough to handle.

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Shape dough into X and O shapes.

Place on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 5 minutes or until set.

Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Cool completely.

Decorate as desired with icing.

To shape Xs: Shape rounded teaspoon dough into 3-inch logs.

Place 1 log on cookie sheet; press lightly in center.

Place another 3-inch log on top of first one, forming X shape.

To shape Os: Shape rounded teaspoon dough into 5-inch Connect ends, pressing lightly, forming O shape.

Nutrition Facts

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.