1 1/3 c. Crisco Shortening (butter flavor)
1 c. granulated sugar
2/3 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 tbsp. vanilla
2 eggs
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2/3 c. cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. milk
1 1/2 c. lg. walnut or pecan pieces
1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1/2 c. white chocolate baking pieces

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Combine Crisco, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla. Beat 1 minute or until creamy.

3. Add eggs, one at a time. Beat 30 seconds after each addition.

4. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Add alternately with milk to creamed mixture.

5. Stir in nuts and chocolate pieces.

6. Drop 2 tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheet to form each cookie. Place 6 to 8 cookies on baking sheet at a time. Bake at 350 degrees for 9 to 11 minutes. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet. Remove to cooling racks.