1 c butter

2 tsp vanilla

1¾ c sugar

4 eggs, beaten

3 c flour

½ c nuts, chopped (optional)

4 oz bitter chocolate, melted

Frosting: 1 c sugar

¼ c milk

¼ c. shortening

½ c. chocolate chips

Cream butter, chocolate, and sugar. Beat in eggs and flour. Add vanilla and nuts. The dough is stiff. Drop by tablespoon on to hot waffle iron.

Bake on medium for 50-60 seconds.

Frosting:  Bring first 3 ingredients to boil, remove from heat. Add chocolate chips. Beat until melted.