Cocoa Brownie Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. Hershey's cocoa powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2/3 c. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla
1 Tbsp. water
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. light brown sugar, firmly packed
2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips (12 oz.)
1 c. pecans or walnut pieces

Preparation

Cream shortening, light brown sugar, water and vanilla in a large mixing bowl.
Blend until creamy and blend in eggs.
Add flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
Mix until blended.
Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
Drop rounded measuring tablespoonfuls, 2-inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 7 to 9 minutes or until cookies are set.
Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes before removing.
Makes 2 1/2 to 3 dozen.