Chocolate X

-softened 1 c Sugar

2 ts Vanilla extract

2 Eggs

2 tb Light corn syrup

2 1/2 c All-purpose flour

1/2 c Hershey's cocoa

1/2 ts Baking soda

1/4 ts Salt

350 F. Shape dough into X and O shapes. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake

5 minutes or until set. Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely. decorate as desired with icing. About 5 dozen cookies. To shape Xs: Shape rounded teaspoon dough into 3-inch logs. Place

1 log on cookie sheet; press lightly in center. Place another 3-inch log on top of first one, forming X shape. To shape Os: Shape rounded teaspoon dough into 5-inch logs. Connect ends, pressing lightly, forming O shape. Hershey's is a registered trademark of Hershey Foods Corporation. Recipe may be reprinted courtesy of the Hershey Kitchens. JM --