Chocolate Shortbread Logs

Directions

1. 1
   In a large bowl, combine first 4 ingredients and blend thoroughly.
2. 2
   Using about 1 teaspoon of dough for each cookie (rolled into a log), bake on an ungreased cookie sheet in 350° oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
3. 3
   Cool thoroughly.
4. 4
   Melt chocolate and shortening over hot, not boiling, water.
5. 5
   Remove from heat.
6. 6
   Dip ends of cookie in chocolate and then nuts.
7. 7
   Place on waxed paper until firm.