Chocolate Refrigerator Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

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

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

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

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

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.