Makes 2 1/2 Dozen Cookies

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 (12-oz.) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup flour
• 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts

1. Combine butter, chocolate chips, vanilla, and milk in top of double boiler.
2. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until all ingredients have melted together; remove from heat.
3. In large bowl, mix flour and walnuts; stir in chocolate mixture and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F and line two cookie sheets with foil.
5. Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto prepared cookie sheets.
6. Bake for 7 to 8 minutes or until cookies feel firm to the touch (they never look done).
7. Let stand 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheets.
8. Cool on wire racks.