Ingredients

  • 2/3 c. Crisco
  • 1 1/2 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. water
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour (if using self-rising flour, omit baking soda and salt)
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips (12 oz. pkg.)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 c. cocoa

Method

  • Heat oven to 375°.
  • Combine Crisco, light brown sugar, water and vanilla in a large mixing bowl.
  • Beat at medium speed until well blended.
  • Beat eggs into creamed mixture.
  • Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt.
  • Mix into creamed mixture at low speed until just blended.
  • Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Drop rounded tablespoon 2-inches apart onto ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake one sheet at a time at 375° for 7 to 9 minutes or until cookies are set.
  • Cookies will appear soft and moist.
  • Do not overbake!!
  • Cool on baking sheet 2 minutes.
  • Remove to sheets of foil on countertop to cool completely.
  • Yield:
  • 3 dozen cookies.