Nancy’s Chocolate Cookies
Nancy’s Chocolate Cookies are the perfect treat for any chocolate lover. Made with real chocolate, these cookies are rich and delicious. With a hint of espresso, they are sure to wake you up and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable shortening
- 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
- 1 egg
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together brown sugar, shortening, melted chocolate, egg and buttermilk.
3. Add dry ingredients and beat until smooth.
4. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet.
5. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes. Frost with Chocolate Cookie Buttercream Frosting when still warm but not hot
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 191
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated fat: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
- Sodium: 153 mg
- Potassium: 78 mg
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.3 g
- Sugar: 12.6 g
- Protein 2.8 g
- Vitamin A Iu : 2% Vitamin C : 0% Calcium : 3% Iron : 6%