Mexican Crinkles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. soft shortening
1 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1/4 c. light corn syrup or 1/8 c. corn syrup and 1/8 c. molasses
2 (1 oz.) sq. Baker's chocolate, melted or 6 Tbsp. cocoa
1 3/4 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 c. granulated sugar (to roll cookies in)

Preparation

Cream together shortening, sugar and egg.
Stir in syrup and chocolate.
Sift flour, soda, salt and cinnamon into creamed mixture.
Shape dough into balls the size of walnuts and roll in sugar.
Place balls on ungreased baking sheet, 3 inches apart. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes about 3 dozen cookies.