MINT CHOCOLATE SNAPS

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It wouldn't be Christmas if I didn't make this cookie. Several years ago, I submitted the recipe to our local newspaper and it won first prize of $35. Since then, my family refers to it as the "&35 Cookie"!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup plus 1-1/2 tablespoons shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a double boiler, melt chocolate chips. Remove from the heat. In a large bowl, cream shortening. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Beat in melted chocolate. Add egg, corn syrup and extracts; mix well. , Combine flour, baking soda and salt; stir into batter. Fold in candy. Shape into 1-in. balls and roll in sugar. Place 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes. Cool 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

rosie firkin
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I love the chocolate mint combination in these cookies. They're the perfect after-dinner treat.


Igor Bishoen iwan
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These cookies are so good, I could eat them every day.


Slubeii I
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies didn't turn out like the picture.


Waseem Akram
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These cookies are a bit too crumbly for my taste, but they still taste good.


Md farhad
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I love how these cookies taste with a glass of cold milk.


Success Iyamu
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious.


Deejay Mark
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I've made these cookies several times, and they always turn out perfectly.


Luke Kibe
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


saeed anwer
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I'm not a big fan of mint chocolate, but these cookies are actually really good.


Mohamed billoh Jalloh
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These cookies are a bit too minty for my taste, but they're still good.


AJ mantel
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and perfect for a party.


Sheelekeni Selmah
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


jebill_smart ibrahim
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I had some trouble getting the cookies to snap. I think I might have overmixed the dough.


Ramkirpal Yadav
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Itua Emmanuel
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I wasn't sure how the mint and chocolate would taste together, but I was pleasantly surprised. These cookies are delicious!


Ajaz Khan
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The mint chocolate flavor is so refreshing. These cookies are perfect for a summer party.


matthew gonzales
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I love how simple these cookies are to make. They're perfect for a quick snack or dessert.


Sarah Luxford
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These mint chocolate snaps are the perfect balance of sweet and minty, with a satisfying snap. They're so easy to make, too! I'll definitely be making these again.