1 3/4 c  Unsifted flour
2 ts Baking soda
1 ts Cinnamon
1/4 ts Salt
3/4 c  Vegetable shortening
1 c  Granulated sugar
1    Egg
1/4 c  Corn syrup
2 oz Unsweetened chocolate,
Melted
Granulated sugar

Preheat oven to 350 F. In small bowl, mix flour, soda, cinnamon and
salt. Set aside. In large bowl, mix shortening, 1 c 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. Makes 3 dozen 3 inch cookies.

Variations: Chocolate Mint Snappers – mix in 1/4 teaspoon peppermint
flavoring with corn syrup and chocolate.

Giant Chocolate Snappers: Follow the above recipe. Shape into balls,
using 1/4 cup dough per cookie. Bate 18-20 minutes. Makes 12 4-4 1/2
inch cookies.