Over hot (not boiling) water, melt Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels, stirring until smooth; set aside.
In large mixer bowl, beat butter, sugar and vanilla extract until creamy. Beat in eggs. Stir in melted morsels. Gradually beat in flour. Cover dough; refrigerate 30-45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400'F. Place dough in cookie press fitted with star plate. Press dough into 2" circles on ungreased cookie sheets; decorate with cinnamon candies.
Bake 5 minutes or just until set. Let stand on cookie sheets 2 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets; cool completely.
Makes about 7 1/2 dozen cookies.
From Favorite All Time Recipes - Homemade Holiday Cookies, Publication International, Ltd., Isbn 0-7853-0147-X.
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