Chewy Chocolate Cookies III

Yield

3 dozen

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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

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.

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.

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