"Before we five kids headed off to school each day, Mom took our requests for that day's dinner. I usually asked her to make these cookies for dessert, and she would rarely disappoint. I still enjoy them today. —Patricia Ramczyk, Appleton, Wisconsin..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup shortening
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1 large egg
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1/2 cup whole milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
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1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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FROSTING:
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9 tablespoons butter, softened
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4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
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1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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6 to 8 tablespoons whole milk