Chewy Brownie Cookies

2/3 c. Shortening
1-1/2 c. packed light brown sugar
1 Tbsp. Water
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1-1/2 c. flour
1/3 c. Cocoa
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Heat oven to 375. In a large bowl, beat shortening, brown sugar, water and vanilla on medium speed or electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs; beat well. Stir together flour, cocoa, salt and baking soda. Gradually add to sugar mixture, beating on low speed just until blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop by rounded tablespoon 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. bake 7 to 9 minutes, or until cookies are set. cookies will appear soft and moist. Do not overbake. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie set. Cool completely. About 3 dozen cookies