Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shortening (Crisco shortening or margarine)
- 1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 8 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
- 1 cup nuts
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Confectionery's sugar (to roll cookies in)
How to Make
-
Step 1: Blend Crisco/margarine and sugar.
-
Step 2: Add vanilla, eggs, milk, and cocoa. Beat well, and add nuts.
-
Step 3: Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to first mixture. Beat well.
-
Step 4: Chill for 1 hour.
-
Step 5: Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet.
-
Step 6: Bake at 350 degrees, for 8-10 minutes. Keep an eye on the cookies at 8 minutes as you don't want them to burn.
-
Step 7: Roll in confectionary sugar when still warm. Let cool.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
This page is built for your convenience in the kitchen.
If you want helpful tools, tips and recipes from our community of real cooks, please consider signing up.
Oh... And one more thing... We also have some pretty wild forums.