1/2 c. shortening or butter
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg
2 sq. Baker's chocolate, melted in double boiler
1 3/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. nuts

Place shortening, sugar, and egg in a large mixing bowl, mix until creamed. Add chocolate and beat. Add sifted dry ingredients alternating with milk. Add nuts, drop by spoonfuls on greased baking sheet; bake 10-12 minutes at 400 degrees.