Chewy Brownie Cookies

p. 35 · Hershey's / Crisco clipping

The original: Chewy Brownie Cookies

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup Crisco Shortening
  • 1-1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup Hershey’s Cocoa
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups (12-ounce package) Hershey’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Method

Heat oven to 375°F. Place length of foil on flat surface. In large bowl, beat shortening, brown sugar, water, and vanilla on medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs; beat well. Stir together flour, cocoa, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add to sugar mixture, beating on low speed just until blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 7 to 9 minutes, or until cookies are set. Cookies will appear soft and moist. Do not overbake. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to foil. Cool completely. About 3 dozen cookies.