Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips4 teaspoons shortening3/4 cup ground walnuts
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well.
With lightly floured hands, shape tablespoonfuls into 2-in. logs. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges and bottom are lightly browned. Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks.
In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle chocolate over half of the cookies. Dip one end of remaining cookies into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with walnuts. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.
