Chocolate Cookies
 
1/2 Cup Shortening or Butter
3/4 Cup Sugar
1 Egg
2 tsp Vanilla
2 oz Semi-sweet chocolate (melted)
2 Cups Flour
1/4 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Baking Powder
Food Coloring
1. Mix all ingredients in order of how they are listed.
2. Work the dough in your hands until the food coloring is worked through and dough is pliable.
3. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut with cookie cutters.
4. Bake at 350 for 8 to 10 minutes depending on thickness.