Chocolate Refrigerator Cookies

These walnut-filled chocolate cookies are easy to execute.

• Calories: 140 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup shortening
• 1 egg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 ½ (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar; add egg and beat well. Melt chocolate over low heat. Add chocolate and vanilla to shortening mixture. Mix well.

Step 3

Sift dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in nuts.

Step 4

Shape into rolls. Wrap in waxed paper; chill thoroughly or overnight.

Step 5

Using a sharp knife, cut 1/4 inch thick slices off the rolls and place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes.