Break Apart Cookie Bites

By Nicole S

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup finely chopped walnuts, divided

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and 3/4 cup walnuts. Spread into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.

Sprinkle with remaining nuts; press down gently. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely. Break into pieces.

Yield: about 8 1/2 dozen.