Peppermint Cookie Wands - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.