Chocolate Refrigerator Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar; add egg and beat well. Melt chocolate over low heat. Add chocolate and vanilla to shortening mixture. Mix well.
Sift dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in nuts.
Shape into rolls. Wrap in waxed paper; chill thoroughly or overnight.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Using a sharp knife, cut 1/4 inch thick slices off the rolls and place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes.