Using electric mixer, beat shortening and sugar till light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg, mix well.
Combine flour, baking powder and salt in separate bowl; add to shortening mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. Stir in cranberries
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake 350° for 10 minutes or till golden. Cool on wire rack
Dip half of cookie into melted chocolate and then nuts. Allow chocolate to set
Recipe submitted by Dobie on 12/4/00