Chocolate Snappers

1 3/4 cups unsifted flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup vegetable shortening

1 cup granulated sugar

1 egg

1/4 cup corn syrup

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate -- melted

granulated sugar

Preheat oven to 350 F. In small bowl, mix flour, soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside. In large bowl, mix shortening, 1 c sugar and egg, beat until creamy. Mix in corn syrup and chocolate. Blend in flour mixture. Shape into balls, using 1 tablespoon dough for each cookie. Roll in granulated sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 15 minutes. Makes 3 dozen 3 inch cookies. Variations: Chocolate Mint Snappers - mix in 1/4 teaspoon peppermint flavoring with corn syrup and chocolate. Giant Chocolate Snappers: Follow the above recipe. Shape into balls, using 1/4 cup dough per cookie. Bate 18-20 minutes. Makes 12 4-4 1/2 inch cookies.