1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate morsels
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 egg, unbeaten
2 tbsp. milk
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
3/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

Melt 1/2 cup (1/2 package) morsels over hot (not boiling) water. Cream shortening, sugar and vanilla together until fluffy. Blend in melted chocolate and egg, beating well. Stir in milk.

Re-sift flour with baking powder and salt. Blend dry ingredients into creamed mixture. Stir into remaining 1/2 cup morsels and walnuts.

Drop by teaspoonfuls about two inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

Makes about 4 dozen.

Submitted by: CM