1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 egg
1/2 c. milk
1 1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp. vanilla

ICING:

To 1/4 cup shortening, gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, alternating with 4 tablespoons hot water. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Put 1/3 of icing in separate bowl and add 1 square of melted unsweetened chocolate and 1 tablespoon hot water. Spread cookies with white icing. Then add dabs of chocolate icing; top of walnut half.