Chewy Chocolate Cookies III

Ingredients

• 0.3 teaspoon baking soda 
• 1.5 cups brown sugar packed
• 2  eggs 
• 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 2 cups semi chocolate chips 
• 0.7 cup shortening 
• 0.3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 0.5 cup walnuts chopped
• 1 tablespoon water 

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven

Directions

1. In large bowl cream shortening, sugar, water and vanilla extract. Beat in eggs. In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda and gradually add to creamed mixture. Beat until just blended. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
2. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
3. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 7 - 9 minutes. Do not overbake. Cool 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheet.