3/4 c. butter
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 egg
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate morsels (preferably mini-size)
1 tbsp. shortening
2 c. finely chopped nuts

Cream butter, sugar, vanilla and egg until light. Mix flour and salt. Add to first mixture using hands. Mix until well blended. Stir in 1/2 chocolate morsels.

Use 1 level tablespoonfuls mixture for each cookie. Shape into 2 inch logs, 1 inch balls or flat rounds. Arrange on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven. Transfer cookies to wire racks. Melt remaining chocolate with shortening. When cookies are cool enough to handle, dip into chocolate. Coat or sprinkle with nuts. Let stand on waxed paper until firm. Makes 4 dozen cookies.