1 1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. conf. sugar
1 tbsp. vanilla
2 2/3 c. flour
1/4 c. gran. sugar
1 (12 oz.) pkg. milk chocolate chips
1 tbsp. shortening

Beat butter, confectioners sugar and vanilla in a large bowl with electric mixer until fluffy. Gradually beat in flour until well blended. You can either put the dough in a cookie press and with decorator tips make cookies approximately 2 1/2" long, or you can shape dough into 2 1/2" x 1/2" sticks. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten 3/4 of each cookie lengthwise with tines of a fork to 1/4" thickness. Bake at 325 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes until firm but not brown.

Combine chocolate chip morsels and shortening. Microwave on medium or gently heat on the stove until chocolate melts. Dip tips of cookies in chocolate and place on waxed paper until firm.