Festive Shortbread Logs

Festive Shortbread Logs
Festive Shortbread Logs might be just the dessert you are searching for. One serving contains 167 calories, 2g of protein, and 11g of fat. This recipe serves 24. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up vanillan extract, semisweet chocolate chips, shortening, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 40 minutes.

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add vanilla. Gradually add flour and mix well.
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With lightly floured hands, shape tablespoonfuls into 2-in. logs.
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Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
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Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges and bottom are lightly browned. Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks.
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6
In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth.
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Drizzle chocolate over half of the cookies. Dip one end of remaining cookies into chocolate; allow excess to drip off.
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8
Sprinkle with walnuts.
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Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.
DifficultyHard
Ready In40 m.
Servings24
Health Score1
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