Chewy Chocolate Cookies III

A very chocolaty and very chewy cookie, first cousin to a brownie.

Original recipe makes 3 dozen

Ingredients

2/3 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. In large bowl cream shortening, sugar, water and vanilla extract. Beat in eggs. In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda and gradually add to creamed mixture. Beat until just blended. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
  2. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 7 – 9 minutes. Do not overbake. Cool 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheet.

Nutrition

Calories: 298 kcal
Carbohydrates: 39.1 g
Cholesterol: 24 mg
Fat: 16.2 g
Fiber: 2.1 g
Protein: 3.4 g
Sodium: 98 mg