1 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. soft shortening
1 c. granulated sugar
1 egg, unbeaten
2-3 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

Soft flour, soda, and salt. Mix sugar, shortening, egg, and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually mix in flour.

Divide mix in 2 parts. Add 3 squares of melted chocolate to egg mixture before adding flour. Decrease vanilla to 1 teaspoon. Use ungreased cookie sheet 10-12 minute at 375 degrees.