Ingredients

½ cup shortening
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 egg
1 ½ (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons milk
½ cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar; add egg and beat well. Melt chocolate over low heat. Add chocolate and vanilla to shortening mixture. Mix well.

Sift dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in nuts.

Shape into rolls. Wrap in waxed paper; chill thoroughly or overnight.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Using a sharp knife, cut 1/4 inch thick slices off the rolls and place about 2 inches apart on cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes.