Ingredients

1 cup butter, cubed1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chipsMelted semisweet and/or white chocolate, optional

Preparation

Melt butter in a microwave; stir in vanilla. Cool completely. In a large bowl, combine flour and confectioners’ sugar; stir in butter mixture and chocolate chips (mixture will be crumbly).

Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 375° for 12 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool on wire racks. Dip or drizzle with chocolate if desired.