Chocolate Nut Slices - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. self-rising flour
3/4 c. shortening
1 3/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla flavor
1 egg
6 Tbsp. cocoa
2 Tbsp. milk (more, if needed)
3/4 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Sift flour and cocoa.
Cream together shortening, sugar and flavor.
Beat in egg.
Add milk.
Blend in dry ingredients and nuts.
Shape into two rolls, 2-inches in diameter.
Chill several hours.
Slice into 1/4-inch slices.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for about 10 minutes.
Cool on rack.
Serves 7 dozen.