Yuletide Cookie Logs

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Mix butter, sugar and vanilla thoroughly.
3. 3
   Beat in egg.
4. 4
   Blend in flour and salt.
5. 5
   Mix in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
6. 6
   Shape into 2-inch logs using level teaspoonful for each.
7. 7
   Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
8. 8
   Bake 12 to 14 minutes; let cool.
9. 9
   Melt remaining chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of shortening.
10. 10
    Dip ends of each cookie into chocolate and roll immediately in nuts.
11. 11
    Place on waxed paper until set. Makes 8 dozen.
12. 12
    Our family's favorite Christmas cookie!