Cocoa Drop Cookies

1/2 c Shortening
1 c Sugar
1 Egg
3/4 c Buttermilk
1 ts Vanilla extract
1 3/4 c Flour, all-purpose
1/2 ts Soda
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 c Cocoa
1 c Pecans; chopped (or walnuts)

Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg, beating well. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla extract.

Combine flour, soda, salt, and cocoa; add to creamed mixture, beating well. Stir in pecans. Chill dough 1 hour.

Drop dough by teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes.

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