Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/4 teaspoon shortening

Preparation

In a small bowl, cream butter and confectioners’ sugar. Beat in vanilla; mix well. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly with a glass dipped in sugar.

Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Immediately remove to wire racks to cool.

For drizzle, in a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt the chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat. Drizzle over cookies.