Dipped Vanillas

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup ground almonds
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon shortening
• Assorted sprinkles, optional

1. Preheat oven to 375u0b0. Beat first four ingredients until blended. Whisk together flour and cornstarch; gradually beat into butter mixture.
2. Shape dough into 1-in. balls; shape into crescents. Place on greased
3. .
4. Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Remove from pan to wire racks; cool completely.
5. In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip cookies partway in chocolate mixture; allow excess to drip off. Place on a waxed paper-lined
6. . If desired, decorate with sprinkles. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.

butter, ground almonds, sugar, vanilla, flour, cornstarch, chocolate, shortening, sprinkles

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/dipped-vanillas/ (may not work)