Angel Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
4 cups powdered sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons salt
3 cups shortening
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 (2 cup) package mini chocolate chips

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, powdered sugar and salt.
Add shortening, vanilla and chocolate chips and mix on low speed until just blended.
On floured countertop, roll dough into 1-inch cylinders.
Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minute or until firm enough to slice.
Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Remove dough from refrigerator and cut in 1/2 inch thick slices.
Place cookies on prepared cookie sheet and bake for about 10 minute.
Remove from oven and cool on wire rack.
Note: Food coloring can be added to batter to liven up the color of the cookies.