Yuletide Cookie Logs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 c. butter
3/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c. very finely chopped nuts

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Mix butter, sugar and vanilla thoroughly.
Beat in egg.
Blend in flour and salt.
Mix in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
Shape into 2-inch logs using level teaspoonful for each.
Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake 12 to 14 minutes; let cool.
Melt remaining chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of shortening.
Dip ends of each cookie into chocolate and roll immediately in nuts.
Place on waxed paper until set. Makes 8 dozen.
Our family's favorite Christmas cookie!