Mini Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (12 ounce) package miniature chocolate chips, divided
• 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 40 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• mix flour, butter, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until dough is smooth. reserve 1/4 the chocolate chips; stir remaining chips into dough until evenly distributed. roll dough into 24 small logs and place a baking sheet.
• bake in preheated oven until slightly golden around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes. cool in baking sheet for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
• melt shortening in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; stir in reserved chocolate chips until melted, about 5 minutes. dip cookies into chocolate and return to baking sheet. refrigerate until firm.