6 oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 3/4 c. unsifted flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. corn syrup
1/4 tsp. peppermint extract
sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt the chocolate chips over hot (not boiling) water. Remove from heat and set aside. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; set aside. In a large bowl combine shortening, sugar and egg; beat until creamy. Mix in corn syrup, peppermint extract and melted chocolate. Gradually blend in flour. Shape dough into balls using 1 level tablespoon dough for each. Roll in sugar. Place 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes 3 dozen cookies.