1/2 c. shortening
2/3 c. brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
2 sq. melted chocolate
1/2 c. milk
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. chopped nuts

Hand-mix all ingredients. Drop on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees.