Chocolate Malted Cookies

• 1 cup butter-flavored shortening
• 1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup malted milk powder
• 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chunks
• 1 cup milk chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, beat the shortening, brown sugar, malted milk powder, chocolate syrup and vanilla for 2 minutes. Add egg.
2. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in chocolate chunks and chips.
3. Shape into 2-in. balls; place 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 363 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 172mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.