Ingredients
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2/3 cup shortening (Crisco is good)
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1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
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1 tablespoon water
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1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 teaspoon maple extract
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2 eggs
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1 1/2 cups flour
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1/3 cup sifted cocoa powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans
Instructions
- Set oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening, sugar, water and vanilla.
- Beat in the eggs.
- Combine flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture; beat just until blended.
- Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls, 2-inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 7-9 minutes (don't overbake).
- Cool 2 minutes; remove to wire racks.