Brownie Drops

1/4 cup shortening

1 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 egg

1 1/2 cups sifted flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup cocoa

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Cream shortening and sugar. Beat in the vanilla and egg. Sift together the dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, mixing well. Stir in chopped walnuts. Drop from teaspoon onto greased baking sheet; bake at 350° for about 12 minutes. Makes about 3 dozen chocolate cookies.