2 c. brown sugar
5 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 c. lard
2 eggs
1/2 c. warm water
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
12 oz. pkg. chocolate bits

Sift brown sugar, flour, and salt through fingers until mixed. Add lard, eggs, and soda which has been dissolved in 1/2 cup of water and vanilla. Mix with hands as dough becomes very stiff. Add chocolate bits. Drop from spoon. Bake on greased cookie sheets in 350 degree oven until top still feels soft to touch. Cool a few minutes and put in plastic bag while still warm. They will stay soft for several days.