Shelly's Recipe

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Category: Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tsp shortening

Heat oven to 350. Mix butter, powdered sugar and vanilla in a large bowl using a wooden spoon. Stir in flour. If the dough is crumbly, mix in 1 to 2 tbsp butter or regular margarine, softened. Roll dough 1/2 inch thick on lightly floured surface. Cut into small shapes by hand or use cookie cutters. Place 1/2 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until set and bottoms are light golden brown.

Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Place chocolate chips and shortening in small microwaveable bowl. Microwave uncovered on high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until chocolate is melted. Stir until smooth. Dip half of each cooled cookie into melted chocolate. Place on waxed paper until chocolate is set.