Chocolate Mint Snappers

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Chocolate Mint Snappers are delightful cookies featuring a rich mint chocolate flavor complemented by a hint of cinnamon. Crispy on the outside with a tender interior, these treats are perfect for holiday gatherings or as a refreshing sweet snack for chocolate lovers and mint enthusiasts alike.

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Ingredients

  • 12 oz. mint flavored chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 1/3 cups shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 5 cups flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Melt the mint flavored chocolate chips with the light corn syrup.
  2. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  3. Combine the shortening, sugar, and eggs in a mixing bowl.
  4. Blend until creamy.
  5. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  6. Blend the cooled chocolate mixture with the shortening mixture.
  7. Gradually add the sifted flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing well.
  8. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls.
  9. Roll each ball in white sugar.
  10. Place the dough balls 3 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  11. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

621 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.9g 12% DV
Total Fat 33.6g 43% DV
Carbs 76.8g 28% DV
Fiber 2.1g 7% DV
Sugar 25.4g 51% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16679.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 251mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 65.8mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV
Calcium 118.5mg 9% DV
Iron 2.2mg 12% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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