Chewy Chocolate Cookies III

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

• Calories: 298 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ⅔ cup shortening
• 1 tablespoon water

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.