Chocolate Cookies Fannie Farmer

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Many years ago this recipe was given to me as a recipe that was one of (or like)fannie farmer's chocolate cookies. My recent research shows that fannie farmer lived and published a cookbook in the late 1800's. I have never seen one of her cookbooks though her recipes remain popular.

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Steps

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Cream shortening , gradually adding the sugar , creaming well.

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Beat in the egg , chocolate , milk , vanilla and salt.

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Gently , but thoroughly , stir in the flour.

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Put through a cookie press or drop by level teaspoon fulls , 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

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Bake at 375 degrees for about 8 minutes.

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Ingredients

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shortening, sugar, egg, unsweetened chocolate squares, milk, vanilla, salt, flour