Chocolate Bars

¾ C shortening

1 C sugar

1 egg

¼ t salt

2 squares melted unsweetened chocolate

2 T milk

½ t vanilla

2 C sifted flour

∙ Preheat oven to 375'

∙ Cream shortening and add gradually add sugar.

∙ Add well beaten egg, salt, chocolate, milk and vanilla.

∙ Gradually add flour.

∙ Form into cookie bars on ungreased aluminum cookie sheets.

∙ Bake 8-10 minutes.

∙ Makes 7 dozen.