1/2 c Vegetable shortening
1/2 c Granulated sugar
1/4 c Firmly packed brown sugar
1 ea Egg
1 ts Vanilla extract
1 c All-purpose flour
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Baking soda
6 oz Semisweet choc. chips
1/2 c Chopped walnuts
20 Popsicle sticks
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============== ==== == Preheat the oven to 375F. In a medium sized
bowl, cream together the shortening, sugars, egg and vanilla until it
completely combines. In another medium sized bowl, combine the flour,
salt, and baking soda; slowly add to the shortening mixture and stir
until well mixed. Add the chocolate chips and nuts and stir until
blended. Lay the popsicle sticks on cookie sheets that have been
coated with nonstick cooking spray (7 or 8 per sheet). Spoon 1
tablespoon of dough onto the end of each popsicle stick, covering the
top 2 inches. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden. Let cool
for 3 to 4 minutes, then use a spatula to carefully remove the
stemmed cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Yields
20 Servings
