Monica
2/3 Cup shortening
1 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 Tbsp water
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 1/2 Cup flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
2 cups chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
in a large mixing bowl cream shortening, sugar, water and vanilla.
Beat in eggs, flour, cocoa, salt, and baking soda gradually.
Beat until just blended and stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake at 375* for 7-9 minutes, do not over bake.
Cool 2 minutes before removing from pan.
Yields 3 dozen cookies