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Chocolate Sugar Cookies




List of Ingredients



• 3 3/4 flour
  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1 cup vegetable shortening
  
• 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  
• 2 larg eggs
  
• 1/4 cup chocolate syrup
  
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
  
• Granulates sugar for sprinkling
  






Instructions



1. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
   
2. In a large bowl, cream the vegetable shortening and sugar. Beat in the eggs. Beat in the chocolate syrup and vanilla. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients. Cover and chill for 2 hours.
   
3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
   
4. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Using a 2-inch round cookie cutter, cut the dough rounds and place 1 1/2 inches apart on teh prepared baking sheeets. Lightly brush the cookies with water and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
   
5. Bake for 8 to 9 minutes, until firm to the touch. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
   






Final Comments


This dough cna also be used for refrigerator cookies. Form the dough into a log 2 inches in diameter, wrap in waxed paper, and chill overnight. Slice into 1/4-inch slices and bake as directed.