1 egg
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
2 (1 oz.) squares chocolate, melted
1 2/3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. sweet or sour milk
1/2 c. walnuts, chopped

Beat sugar and egg. Add vanilla. Melt shortening and chocolate. Add to sugar and egg. Blend well. Add dry ingredients. Add milk. Drop on greased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees. Makes 2 1/2 dozen.

Frost when cool. 3 tbsp. butter 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 1/2 c. powdered sugar

Mix and spread, no cooking.