Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. butter or oleo
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 2 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 Tbsp. milk
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 c. chopped nuts

Method

  • Cream together butter, sugar and slightly beaten egg.
  • Add vanilla, dry ingredients and milk.
  • Melt chocolate (microwave works) and mix into dough.
  • Dough will be thick.
  • I knead it with my hands until uniform in color.
  • Add nuts; divide dough into halves and form into 2 long rolls on plastic wrap.
  • Chill dough until firm.
  • Unwrap roll and slice thinly, about 1/2-inch.
  • Bake in 350° oven for about 10 minutes.
  • Cookies will not puff up. Dough will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • Makes about 40 half dollar size cookies.