Chewy Brownie Cookies
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Biting into these chocolaty cookies from Jonie Adams of Albion, Michigan reveals they're like chewy brownies inside.
SERVINGS: 18
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 10 min./batch
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup shortening
- 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup baking cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional
Directions:
In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening, sugar, water and vanilla until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and beat just until blended. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts if desired.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes; do not overbake. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool. Yield: 3 dozen.