1/2 c Shortening 1/2 ts Baking powder
1/2 c White sugar 1/4 ts Salt
1 Egg 1 Square unsweetened Chocolate
3 tb Milk Melted
1 1/2 c Flour – sifted
Cream shortening and add sugar gradually. Add egg and milk. Mix and
sift flour, baking powder and salt, and add to first mixture. Divide
the dough, and to one half add chocolate. Roll out the white mixture
and then roll out the chocolate mixture to the same size. Place
chocolate dough on white dough and roll like a jelly roll. Allow to
stand in ice box until cool and firm. Cut into slices and bake on
greased baking sheet in hot oven (400 F) for 12-15 minutes.
If desired, the dough may be divided in 3 parts, the third part being
coloured with any vegetable colouring matter.
Yields
36 cookies