Kitchen Adventures 3.3

For the second time this week, we are having a party at work. This time, though, it is to bid farewell to students that are leaving us. That's the thing about university student jobs, they all leave eventually for some reason or another. One of our longtime student workers is leaving us to gain experience in a different library setting, so to celebrate we are gathering for food tomorrow. She requested chocolate, so I did my best to satisfy the request. I think this recipe will do the trick! This recipe came from the recipes included when you buy a three-pack of Crisco. I'm sure I have had them before, but I was reminded once again how wonderful they truly are!

Chewy Brownie Cookies

Ingredients:
2/3 c. Crisco
1 1/2 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
1 tbsp. water
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. flour
1/3 c. unsweetened baking cocoa
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 12 oz. bag semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions: Combine Crisco, brown sugar, water, and vanilla in mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed until well combined. Beat in eggs. Combine flour, cocoa, soda, and salt in separate bowl. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 7-8 minutes or just until set; do not overbake. Cool 1 -2 minutes before removing from cookie sheet.
Makes about 3 dozen cookies