1 c. shortening
1/2 c. confectioners' sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 c. sifted all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (4 1/2 oz.) box chocolate stars

Prepare oven to 375 degrees. Cream shortening and sugar; blend in vanilla. Add flour and salt; mix until blended. Wrap about 2 tablespoons dough evenly around each chocolate star. Bake 10 to 12 minutes on ungreased cookie sheet. (Cookies will brown on bottom only.) Cool briefly; remove from sheets and cool completely. Frost or decorate if desired. About 40 cookies.