Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening1 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/2 cup whole milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 cup chopped walnutsFROSTING:9 tablespoons butter, softened4-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract6 to 8 tablespoons whole milk
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Beat in chocolate until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in walnuts.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 11-13 minutes or until firm. Remove to wire racks to cool.
For frosting, in a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in vanilla and enough milk to reach spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies.
