1 well beaten egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 oz. unsweetened chocolate or cocoa
1 2/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sweet or sour milk

Beat egg and sugar until light; add vanilla and butter with melted chocolate or cocoa; blend well. Add sifted dry ingredients alternating with milk. Add nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased sheet 2" apart. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. While warm, frost with: 6 tbsp. butter 3 c. confectioners' sugar 6 tbsp. hot coffee 1 tsp. vanilla

Combine cocoa and coffee; add butter and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Add sugar slowly until right consistency. Makes 3 dozen.