Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Cookies

Party time! Rich and buttery cookies are dipped for an extra treat.

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Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons shortening
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup butter or margarine, softened

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Instructions

1. In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and shortening uncovered on High 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until melted; stir until smooth. Dip half of each cooled cookie into melted chocolate. Place on waxed paper until chocolate is set.
2. Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until set and bottoms are light golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
3. Roll dough 1/2 inch thick on lightly floured surface. Cut into small shapes by hand or use cookie cutters. Place 1/2 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
4. Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar and vanilla with spoon. Stir in flour. (If dough is crumbly, mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened.)

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