1      c.            butter, unsalted, softened
     1/2  cup           confectioners' sugar
   1      teas.         vanilla
   2      cups          all-purp. flour
   1      c.            semisweet chocolate mini-chips (2 portions
   1 1/2  teas          p.        vegetable oil
Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla until blended.  On low speed, beat in flour. 
Stir in 1/2 chips.  Cover and chill till firm (though not too firm, I had to
let mine sit til it was workable!).  Shape heaping TBs into 3-inch-long,
1/2-inch-thick logs (like biscotti).  Place on lightly greased cookie sheet
and bake in a 350 degree oven for 8 minutes or until golden brown.  Cool. 
Melt remaining chips and oil, dip 3/4 inch of one end of each cookie into
chocolate.  Makes 36.