Chewy Brownie Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1 Tbsp. water
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. flour
1/3 c. baking cocoa
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 c. (12 oz.) chocolate chips
1/4 c. chopped walnuts

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening, sugar, water and vanilla.
Beat in the eggs.
Combine flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda.
Gradually add to creamed mixture and beat just until blended.
Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 7 to 9 minutes.
Do not overbake.
Yield: 3 dozen.