1 c. chocolate chips
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 tsp. peppermint extract
1/4 c. corn syrup

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt chocolate chips; set aside. Combine shortening, sugar and egg; beat until creamy. Mix in corn syrup, melted chocolate and peppermint extract. Blend in dry ingredients. Shape dough into small balls. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Cool.