Chocolate Potato Drop Cookies Recipe

• 1/2 c. vegetable shortening (4-ounce)
• 1 c. packed brown sugar
• 1 lrg egg
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 sqr unsweetened chocolate, heat, ed and coo
• 1/2 c. unseasoned mashed potatoes (about 1, medium russet), c
• 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 c. buttermilk
• 1 c. currants

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