Chocolate Chip Flower Cookies
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April 17, 1997 20 cookie flowers

1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
20 popsicle sticks

Preheat the oven to 375°F. 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

Reprinted by permission. From Mr. Food®'s Favorite Cookies (© 1994 Cogin, Inc.)