CHOCOLATE NUT DROPS

2/3 c. shortening (or butter)
1 c. brown sugar
2 sq. unsweetened chocolate (or 4 T. cocoa)
(melted)
1 egg
½ c. buttermilk

½ t. salt
½ t. soda
1 t. vanilla
1 ¾ c. flour
½ c. nuts

Mix. Drop by tablespoon on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 about 15 min.

FROSTING FOR CHOCOLATE NUT DROPS

1 box powdered sugar (or 4 c.)
2 sq. chocolate
½ cube butter

1 t. vanilla
½ c. evaporated milk
pinch of salt

Melt chocolate & butter together. Add powdered sugar & rest of ingredients. Mix well.

Teresa Moore