Chewy Brownie Cookies

2/3 C. Shortening
1 1/2 C. Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon Water
1 teaspoon Vanilla
2 Eggs
1 1/2 C. All-Purpose Flour
1/3 C. Unsweetened Baking Cocoa
1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/2 teaspoon Salt
2 C. Chocolate Chips

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Combine the shortening, brown sugar, water and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until well blended. Beat eggs into creamed mixture. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; misx into creamed mixture at low sped until just blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop rounded measuring tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake one baking sheet at a time at 375 degrees for 7-9 minutes or until cookies are set. Cookies will appear soft and moist ( do not overbake!!!) . Cool on a baking sheet for 2 minutes. Place sheets of foil on counter top. Remove cookies to foil and cool completely. Makes about 3 dozen cookies.