Cracked Chocolate Cookies- Noel

1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
2/3 cup shortening
1 tbsp. water
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup cocoa
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 cups mini semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup powdered sugar

Cream sugar & shortening. Add water & vanilla, beat until well blended. Add eggs, beat well. Mix in flour, cocoa, salt, & baking soda. Beat until blended. Stir in chocolate chips.

Shape into balls, roll in powdered sugar and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake @ 350° for 7-9 minutes.