Chewy Brownie Cookies

Name: Chewy Brownie Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 2/3 cup shortening; 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon water; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup baking cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Bake: 10 min./batch YIELD: 3 dozen.

Biting into these chocolaty cookies reveals they're like chewy brownies inside. —Jonie Adams, Albion, Michigan

Ingredients

2/3 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon water
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, water and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and beat just until blended. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts if desired.
2. 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.

Nutrition Facts

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