Mr. food's cookie bouquet

20 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupVegetable shortening
½cupGranulated sugar
¼cupFirmly packed brown sugar
1eachEgg
1teaspoonVanilla extract
1cupAll-purpose flour
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonBaking soda
6ouncesSemisweet choc. chips
½cupChopped walnuts
20Popsicle sticks

Directions

======================================================= ============== ==== == Preheat the oven to 375F. In a medium sized bowl, cream together the shortening, sugars, egg and vanilla until it completely combines. 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.