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1/2 cup shortening (or
margerine) |
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1-2/3 cups granulated
sugar |
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2 teaspoons vanilla |
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2 eggs |
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2 1-oz. squares unsweetened
chocolate, melted |
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2 cups enriched flour |
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2 teaspoons baking powder |
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1/2 teaspoon salt |
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1/3 cup milk |
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1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) |
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Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs,
vanilla, the dry ingredients and milk. Stir in melted chocolate
and nuts. (Personal favorite nut choice is pecans.)
Put in refrigerator and chill for 2 or 3 hours. Form into 1-inch
balls. Roll in powdered sugar.
Bake at 350°F, about 15 minutes.
Makes 60 cookies.
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