Christmas Cookies - Surprise Bites

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1/3 cup butter
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts