Ingredients

  • 2/3 c. Crisco
  • 1 1/2 c. packed light brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. water
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/3 c. cocoa
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips (12 oz. pkg.)

Method

  • Heat oven to 375°.
  • Place length of foil on flat surface.
  • In large bowl, beat shortening, brown sugar, water and vanilla on medium speed until well blended.
  • Add eggs; beat well.
  • Stir together flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda.
  • Gradually add to sugar mixture, beating on low speed just until blended.
  • Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until cookies are set.
  • Cookies will appear soft and moist.
  • Do not overbake.
  • Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to foil.
  • Cool completely.
  • Makes about 3 dozen cookies.