CHOCOLATE-TIPPED BUTTER COOKIES

CHOCOLATE-TIPPED BUTTER COOKIES image

Yield 4 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 6 oz. package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

Cream butter. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla. Gradually add flour, mixing well. Shape into 2 1/2 by 1/2 inch sticks. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten 3/4 of each stick cookie lengthwise with the tines of a fork to 1/4 inch thickness. Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes (until they just begin to turn golden around edges). Cool on wire racks. Melt chocolate and shortening. Dip unflattened tips of cookies in chocolate to coat both sides. Roll tips in pecans. Put back on wire racks or on waxed paper until chocolate is firm. Store in airtight container between layers of waxed paper. Makes about 4 dozen. Enjoy!!