Festive Shortbread Logs

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 4 teaspoons shortening
• 3/4 cup ground walnuts

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well.
2. With lightly floured hands, shape tablespoonfuls into 2-in. logs. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
3. . Bake at 350u0b0 for 9-11 minutes or until edges and bottom are lightly browned. Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks.
4. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle chocolate over half of the cookies. Dip one end of remaining cookies into chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with walnuts. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

butter, sugar, vanilla, flour, chocolate chips, shortening, ground walnuts

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/festive-shortbread-logs/ (may not work)