1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp. half and half
1 1/2 tbsp. water
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 tbsp. oil
3/4 c. milk
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. whipped cream
Chocolate curls, maraschino cherries or sprinkles (optional)

Put chocolate chips, half and half and water into small saucepan. Heat, stirring until blended. Beat together egg, vanilla, oil, and milk. Mix flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and sugar. Stir into the chocolate mixture with the liquids. Beat until smooth and fold in the nuts. Spoon onto heated ungreased griddle. Bake quickly over moderate heat, turning once. Serve with whipped cream sprinkled with chocolate curls or other optional garnishes.