Maple Snail Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Combine sugar and butter in bowl.
3. 3
   Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
4. 4
   Add syrup and egg; continue beating until well mixed.
5. 5
   Add flour and salt; beat at low speed until well mixed.
6. 6
   Shape dough into 1-inch balls using floured hands.
7. 7
   Roll each ball into 10-inch rope.
8. 8
   Shape into pinwheel shape leaving one end uncurled to resemble head of snail.
9. 9
   Place snails 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
10. 10
    Bake 10-13 minutes or until lightly browned.
11. 11
    Place chocolate chips into bowl; microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, 60-90 seconds or until melted and smooth.
12. 12
    Use point of toothpick dipped in melted chocolate to make eye on each snail.