Chocolate Yum Yums
["1/2 c. shortening", "2 sq. chocolate", "1 c. brown sugar", "1 egg, well beaten", "1 1/2 c. flour", "1/8 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. soda", "1/2 c. milk", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1/2 c. ground nuts", "1/2 c. grated coconut (optional)"]
["Melt shortening, chocolate and brown sugar, stirring until smooth.", "Cool.", "Add egg.", "Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk and vanilla.", "Pour into a shallow greased pan, about 10 1/2 x 15-inches.", "Sprinkle with ground nuts and coconut.", "Bake in a moderate oven, 350\u00b0, about 12 minutes.", "Cool slightly and cut into squares.", "Makes about 36 squares."]
["shortening", "chocolate", "brown sugar", "egg", "flour", "salt", "soda", "milk", "vanilla", "ground nuts", "grated coconut"]