Chewy Brownie Cookies
["1 1/2 c. packed brown sugar", "1 Tbsp. water", "2/3 c. shortening", "1 tsp. vanilla", "2 eggs", "1 1/2 c. flour", "1/3 c. cocoa", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. soda", "2 c. (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips", "1/2 c. chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)"]
["Cream shortening, sugar, water and vanilla.", "Beat in eggs. Combine flour, cocoa, salt and soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and beat until blended.", "Stir in chocolate chips and nuts if desired.", "Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.", "Bake at 375\u00b0 for 7 to 9 minutes.", "Do not overbake.", "Cool 2 minutes before removing.", "Yields 3 dozen."]
["brown sugar", "water", "shortening", "vanilla", "eggs", "flour", "cocoa", "salt", "soda", "semi-sweet chocolate chips", "walnuts"]