Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line cookie pan with parchment paper or silicone liners  and set aside.

Step 2

Using the bowl of an electric mixer, cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs, vanilla, and water and beat until smooth.

Step 3

Add salt, baking soda, and cocoa powder and mix well. Add flour and mix on medium low just until combined.

Step 4

Divide the dough into 24 pieces that are roughly equal in size.

Step 5

Place a piece of cookie dough in the palm of your hand and flatten it out like a thick disc . Place a little hot fudge (about 1/2 teaspoon) in the middle of the dough and wrap the dough around it, rolling it into a ball to seal it.

Step 6

Place 1/4 cup of sugar in a small bowl. Roll the cookie ball in sugar and place on parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough, spacing it out on the cookie sheets. we used a half sheet pan and were able to get 12 cookies on one pan.

Step 7

Bake 6-8 minutes or until the cookies are set and start to slightly crack on top slightly. Let cool on the baking sheet for 1-2 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Enjoy!