Peppermint Cookie Wands

Perfect for that cookie swap you may want to join, or just a delightful addition to your holiday platter if goodies.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 4-5 dozen

Ingredients

• 2 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup butter
• 1  cup powdered sugar
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 12  ounces  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1  tablespoon shortening
• 1⁄2 cup  peppermint candy, crushed

Directions

1. Combine flour and salt in small bowl: set aside.
2. In separate bowl, beat butter and sugar till fluffy; stir in vanilla.
3. Gradually beat in flour mixture.
4. Refrigerate dough for 10 minutes.
5. Roll dough into 3" wands; arrange on greased baking sheets.
6. Bake 350 for 10-12 minutes; cool completely on wire racks.
7. Melt chocolate chips and shortening together in small pan.
8. Dip one end of each wand into chocolate; place on wax paper-lined sheets.
9. Sprinkle dipped ends with crushed candies.
10. Refrigerate 20 minutes to set.
11. Time indicated does not include chill time.