PEPPERMINT COOKIE WANDS

Peppermint Cookie Wands image

Perfect for that cookie swap you may want to join, or just a delightful addition to your holiday platter if goodies.

Provided by Shirl J 831

Categories Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 4-5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
1/2 cup peppermint candy, crushed

Steps:

Combine flour and salt in small bowl: set aside.
In separate bowl, beat butter and sugar till fluffy; stir in vanilla.
Gradually beat in flour mixture.
Refrigerate dough for 10 minutes.
Roll dough into 3" wands; arrange on greased baking sheets.
Bake 350 for 10-12 minutes; cool completely on wire racks.
Melt chocolate chips and shortening together in small pan.
Dip one end of each wand into chocolate; place on wax paper-lined sheets.
Sprinkle dipped ends with crushed candies.
Refrigerate 20 minutes to set.
Time indicated does not include chill time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1278.1, Fat 75.6, SaturatedFat 45.2, Cholesterol 122, Sodium 483.8, Carbohydrate 149.4, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 76.3, Protein 12.9