Chocolate Snappers

Directions

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

In small bowl, mix flour, soda, cinnamon and salt.

Set aside.

In large bowl, mix shortening, 1 cup sugar and egg, beat until creamy.

Mix in corn syrup and chocolate. Blend in flour mixture.

Shape into balls, using 1 tablespoon dough for each cookie.

Roll in granulated sugar.

Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 15 minutes.

Variations: Chocolate Mint Snappers - mix in ¼ teaspoon peppermint flavoring with corn syrup and chocolate.

Giant Chocolate Snappers: Follow the above recipe.

Shape into balls, using ¼ cup dough per cookie.

Bake 18 to 20 minutes.