Chocolate Dipped Crescents

Submitted by Chef #483367

"this recipe is for cookies that are dipped in ccocolate. i found in with my Land o Lakes butter and its really good. also, the recipe calls for pecans instead of walnuts, but they taste just as good. the cookies taste pretty good with a pinch of cinnamon as well. makes a great present wrapped in a decorative bag"

 

• Ready In: 18mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 60 cookies

ingredients

• Cookies

• 1 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup softened butter
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• Chocolate glaze

• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• finely chopped pecans or walnuts

directions

1. combine powdered sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping the sides of the bowl often, until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add flour, cream of tartar, and baking soda. beat until well mixed. Divide dough into fourths, cover, and refridgerate for one hour.
2. heat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. roll each fourth into four 10-inch pieces. Cut each rope into four 2.5 inch pieces and shape into a crescent. place onto ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes. cookies will not brown. cool comepletly.
3. Combine choc. chips and shortening in sm microwaveable bowl. microwave on high for 1-2 min or until melted. dip half of each cookie into chocolate and sprinkle with chopped nuts. let stand until set.