Double Chocolate Dips
["2 sq. (2 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate", "3/4 c. butter or margarine", "1/3 c. sugar", "2 Tbsp. milk", "1 tsp. vanilla", "2 c. all-purpose flour", "5 sq. (5 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate", "1 Tbsp. shortening", "3/4 c. finely chopped nuts (optional)"]
["In a heavy small saucepan heat 2 squares chocolate over low heat until melted, stirring constantly.", "Remove from heat and cool. In a large mixer bowl beat butter or margarine until softened. Add sugar and beat until fluffy.", "Add milk, vanilla and cooled, melted chocolate. Beat well.", "Add flour and beat until well mixed.", "Using about 1 tablespoon of dough for each cookie shape into a 2 x 1/2-inch log.", "Curve slightly to form a crescent shape. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet.", "Bake in a 325\u00b0 oven about 18 minutes or until done.", "Remove and cool."]
["semi-sweet chocolate", "butter", "sugar", "milk", "vanilla", "flour", "semi-sweet chocolate", "shortening", "nuts"]