Chewy Chocolate Brownie Cookies

Description: Make and share this Chewy Chocolate Brownie Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup shortening (Crisco is good)
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 teaspoon maple extract
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/3 cup sifted cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans

Steps:

1. Set oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening, sugar, water and vanilla.
3. Beat in the eggs.
4. Combine flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture; beat just until blended.
5. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
6. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls, 2-inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
7. Bake for 7-9 minutes (don't overbake).
8. Cool 2 minutes; remove to wire racks.