1/2 c Vegetable shortening
1/2 c Granulated sugar
1/4 c Firmly packed brown sugar
1 Egg
1 ts Vanilla extract
1 c All-purpose flour
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Baking soda
6 oz Semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 c Chopped walnuts
20 Popsicle sticks
Preheat the oven to 375F. In a medium-sized bowl, cream together the
shortening, sugars, egg, and vanilla until completely combined. 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