Honey Chocolate Drops

Honey Chocolate Drops

1 cup shortening
2/3 cup honey
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 2/3 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Cream shortening and honey till blended. Add eggs and beat till fluffy. Dissolve baking soda in 1/4 cup water and add to mixture. Add vanilla. Sift flour and salt and add to mixture. Mix the chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 10 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Store in covered container. Makes 4 dozen cookies.