Chocolate Dipped Spritz Cookies

1 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1 t. vanilla
2 1/4 c. flour
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. baking powder
11 oz. chocolate candy melts or chocolate chips
Finely chopped toppings (candy cane, sprinkles, sugars, etc.)

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, salt and baking powder. Add to creamed mixture. Using a cookie press or Ziplock bag, press dough into small circles on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 7-9 minutes. (Do Not Brown). Cool on wire racks. Melt chocolate candy in saucepan or microwave. Dip cooled cookies halfway in chocolate. Sprinkle with toppings, place on wax paper until set.

by Jana C.