4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
4 tbsp. cocoa
3 tbsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cloves
1 (12 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 sm. jar maraschino cherries, chopped
1/2 c. chopped nuts; optional
1 egg
Water

Mix all dry ingredients. Add egg and shortening. Mix slowly adding just enough water to make a soft cookie dough. Add chips, cherries, and nuts. Mix well. Place by heaping teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets, at least 1 inch apart. Bake at 375 degrees until bottoms are lightly browned, but centers are still soft. Remove and cool on plate.