Choco Mint Snaps Food

CHOCO-MINT SNAPPERS

Steps:

• Melt chips over hot, not boiling, water and remove from heat.
• Combine shortening, sugar and egg in a bowl and beat till creamy.
• Blend in melted chocolate and corn syrup.
• Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
• Stir sifted mixture gradually into chocolate mixture.
• Shape into balls using 1 tbs for each.
• Roll balls of dough in sugar and place 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
• Cook in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes.
• Let stand for a few minutes before removing from tray.

MINT CHOCOLATE SNAPS

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.

CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT SNAPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a microwave, melt 1 cup chocolate chips. Stir until smooth; cool. In another bowl, beat egg, 2/3 cup sugar, oil, corn syrup and extracts until combined. Beat in melted chocolate. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt. Gradually beat into peppermint mixture. Fold in candies and remaining chocolate chips., Place remaining sugar in a shallow bowl. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; roll in sugar. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until tops are cracked and cookies are set, 12-15 minutes. Cool on pans 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool.

CHOCO-MINT SNAPS

Steps:

• Melt chocolate squares over low heat.
• Remove from heat and 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 greased baking sheets.
• Bake for 9 to 11 minutes.
• Cool a few minutes on baking sheet and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

CHOCOLATE SNAPS

Steps:

• Melt chocolate chips over heat and let cool. Combine flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside. With an electric mixer set at medium-low speed, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla, corn syrup and egg and continue beating until well combined. Reduce mixer speed to low and beat in melted chocolate. Add flour mixture and continue beating until well combined.
• Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
• Shape dough into approximately 1 inch balls and roll in additional sugar. Put on ungreased baking sheets about 1 inch apart. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until edges are lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Let stand on baking sheets 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool.

CHOCOLATE PEPPERMINT SNAPS

Steps:

• Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water. Line a large baking tray with baking parchment and mix the sugar with the peppermint essence. When the chocolate has melted, cool for 1 min, mix with the sugar, then pour into the tray. Spread to a very thin layer and chill until completely firm. Snap into shards to serve. Perfect as a garnish for puddings or with an after-dinner coffee.