Ingredients:
- 4 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups vegetable shortening
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 2 1/2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Additional sugar for rolling
Cooking Instructions :
- Melt chocolate squares in the top of a double boiler over simmering water; set aside to
- cool. Preheat oven to 350 F.
- In a small bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer at medium speed, cream the shortening and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and blend well. Add reserved chocolate, corn syrup, water, and extracts and blend well.
- Stir in flour mixture until just blended.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in additional sugar and place about 2-inches apart onto reased baking sheets.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. Cool a few minutes on baking sheet and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
