Chocolate Malted Cookies

Subject: Chocolate Malted Cookies Mon Nov 10, 2008 2:28 pm

1 cup butter-flavored shortening

1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar

1/2 cup malted milk powder

2 tbsp chocolate syrup

1 tbsp vanilla extract

1 egg

2 cups all purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chunks

1 cup (6oz) milk chocolate chips

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar

Add malted milk powder, chocolate syrup and vanilla, beat for 2 minutes

Add egg

Combine flour, baking soda and salt, gradually add to creamed mixture

Stir in chocolate chunks and chips

Shape into 2 inch balls, place 3 inchs apart on ungreased baking sheets

Bake at 375 for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden brown

Cool for 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack

Yield about 1-1/2 dozen