Instructions: Melt chocolate over hot water in top of double boiler. Remove from heat.

Cream shortening; gradually add 2 cups sugar, beating until light and fluffy.

Add melted chocolate, eggs, corn syrup, water, and flavorings; mix well. Combine flour, soda, and salt; add to creamed mixture, beating just until blended. Shape dough into 1 inch balls, and roll in remaining sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheets; bake at 350 degrees F. for 10 minutes. Cool on cookie sheets 5 minutes.

Remove to wire racks, and cool completely.

Yield: 10 1/2 dozen.

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