Ingredients

  • 2/3 c. Crisco shortening
  • 1 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. water
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 1/3 c. Hershey's cocoa
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 12 oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method

  • Heat oven to 375°.
  • Combine
  • Crisco, brown sugar, water and vanilla in large mixing bowl.
  • Beat at medium speed until well blended.
  • Beat eggs into creamed mixture.
  • Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
  • Mix into creamed mixture at low speed until just blended.
  • Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Drop rounded measuring tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake one baking sheet at a time at 375° for 7 to 9 minutes or until cookies are soft.
  • Cookies will appear soft and moist.
  • Do not overbake. Cool on baking sheet 2 minutes.
  • Place sheets of foil on countertop.
  • Remove cookies to foil to cool completely.
  • Makes about 3 dozen cookies.