1 c. shortening
2 eggs
4 sq. unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. nuts, finely chopped
2 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla

Heat oven to 375°F. Mix shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Stir in chocolate. Blend in flour and salt. Add nuts. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls of dough, 2-inches apart, on ungreased baking sheet. Flatten with bottom of greased glass dipped in sugar.

Bake 8 minutes.

Makes 8 dozen.