Choco-nut Dainties: Perfect for a special occasion but tasty enough for everyday.

This is a recipe I got years ago from the Family Circle Magazine.  It tastes almost like a short bread and is very pretty and nice for special occassions.   (submitted by Maureen Clegg)

CHOCO-NUT DAINTIES

2 1/4 Cups flour

1/2 t salt

3/4 c margarine, softened

3/4 c sugar

1 egg

1 1/2 t vanilla

1 pkg 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips

2 cups chopped walnuts

Chocolate Coating (recipe follows)

1.  Beat together margarine, sugar, egg and vanilla in large bowl until well mixed. Blend in salt and flour then add 6 oz choc. chips.

2.  Shape dough into logs ( 2" x 1/2").  Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 12 -15 minutes, or until cookies are set.  Cool on wire racks.

3.Dip ends of cookies into Chocolate Coating; roll ends in chopped nuts. Place on wax paper until set.

Chocolate Coating:  Melt together 1 pkg (12 oz. chocolate chips and 1/4 cup margarine and stir until blended and smooth.  If mixture is too thick, add more margarine, 1 T. at a time, until it is a good coating consistency.  (I melt it in small increments of time in the microwave. When it is a good consistency I place that bowl in a larger bowl filled about half way with hot water  and it stays nice while  I dip cookies).