Chocolate-glazed peppermint cookies

1 package (18 oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough

3 TBSP. finely crushed hard peppermint candy

Glaze

1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1 1/2 tsp. shortening

Heat oven 350 F. Cut cookie dough into 1/4 tsp. peppermint candy in center of each slice.

Bake for 7 to 11 minutes or until slightly golden. Cool 1 minute, remove from cookie sheets. Cool 15 minutes or until completely cooled.

In small saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening over low heat, stirring constantly. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies. Let stand until set.