| Prep time: | 10 Min |
| Cook time: | 10 Min |
| Ready in: | 20 Min |
| SERVINGS: |
| Original yield: 18 servings |
INGREDIENTS
* 2/3 cup shortening
* 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
* 1 tablespoon water
* 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
* 2 eggs
* 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/3 cup baking cocoa
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
* 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
* 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
DIRECTIONS
* In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening, sugar, water and vanilla. Beat in eggs. Combine flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and beat just until blended. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts if desired. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 7-9 minutes; do not overbake. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.
