Chewy Brownie Cookies

Chewy Brownie Cookies

Ingredients:

2/3 cup shortening

1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar

1 tablespoon water

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

2 eggs

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup baking cocoa

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening, sugar, water and vanilla. Beat in eggs. Combine flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and beat just until blended. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts if desired. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 7-9 minutes; do not overbake. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks