1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1 egg
2 sqs. (2 oz.) unsweetened chocolate
3/4 c. butter or sour milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped nuts

Mix shortening, sugar, egg, and chocolate thoroughly. Stir in milk and vanilla. Stir in flour, soda, and salt; blend. Add nuts; chill 1 hour.

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough two inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes or until no imprint.

FROSTING:

1 tbsp. butter
1 sq. (1 oz.) unsweetened chocolate
1 1/2 tbsp. warm water
2 tbsp. cream
1 c. powdered sugar