1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tbsp. milk
1 c. chopped pecans

Place 1/2 cup chocolate morsels in top of a double boiler. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cook until chocolate melts, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool.

Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. Cream shortening. Gradually add sugars, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer. Add melted chocolate, egg and vanilla. Beat well. Stir in milk. Gradually add flour mixture and mix well. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup chocolate morsels and pecans. Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets.

Bake at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until done. Let cool slightly. Carefully transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

Yield: about 6 dozen.