2 2/3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 c.butter
1/2 c. chocolate flavored syrup
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. milk

Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Mix together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in syrup and eggs, one at a time beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla then mix in dry ingredients, alternately with milk. Chill 1 hour. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls on greased baking sheet. Insert 4 peanut halves about half way into the fattest part to resemble claws. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.