Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, cubed2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped1 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup light corn syrup1 large egg, room temperature2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided 1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar

Preparation

In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Beat in brown sugar and corn syrup until blended. Beat in egg. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into brown sugar mixture. Refrigerate, covered, until firm, about 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 350°. In a shallow bowl, mix confectioners’ sugar and remaining cinnamon. Shape dough into 1-1/2-in. balls; roll in confectioners’ sugar mixture. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets.

Bake until cookies are set and tops are cracked, 10-12 minutes. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to finish cooling.