3/4 c. shortening
1 unbeaten egg
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. ginger
6 oz. pkg. chocolate bits
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. molasses
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. chopped nuts, optional

Cream sugar and shortening. Beat in egg and molasses. Mix dry ingredients in a small bowl and stir in. Add chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by teaspoonful onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Makes about 3 dozen.