Double Chocolate Walnut Clusters

• (6 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided↗1
• shortening↗1⁄2 cup
• sugar↗1 cup
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• egg↗1
• milk↗2 tablespoons
• flour↗1 1⁄2 cups
• baking powder↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• coarsely chopped walnuts (Diamond)3⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Melt 1/2 of the chocolate chips over hot, boiling water.

2. 2

   Cream together shortening, sugar and vanilla until fluffy.

3. 3

   Blend in melted chocolate and egg; beat well.

4. 4

   Stir in milk.

5. 5

   Sift flour with baking powder and salt.

6. 6

   Blend dry ingredients into creamed mixture.

7. 7

   Stir in remaining chocolate pieces and walnuts.

8. 8

   Drop by teaspoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheet.

9. 9

   Bake at 350 degrees about 15 minute.

10. 10

    Cool on wire rack.