Chewy Brownie Cookies

Summary
Prep time	15 min
Cook time	7-9 min/sheet
Source
Yield / serves	~3 dozen
Rating	Tasty; moist & chocolatey

Ingredients

• 2/3 c Crisco
• 1 1/2 c brown sugar
• 1 T water
• 1 t vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 c flour
• 1/3 c cocoa
• 1/4 t baking soda
• 1/2 t salt
• 2 c semisweet chocolate chips

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375°. Combine Crisco, brown sugar, water and vanilla. Beat until well blended. Beat in eggs. Combine dry ingredients. Mix in at low speed just until blended. Stir in chocolate chips.

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2" apart on ungreased sheet. Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes or until set. Do not overbake. Cookies will appear soft and moist. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet before removing to foil or brown bag to cool completely.