1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2

In top of double boiler, melt chocolate, sweetened milk and shortening. Set aside and cool slightly.

3

In large bowl, cream together butter, salt, vanilla and sugar. Blend in flour and mix well. Add a few drops of milk to help the batter hold together.

4

Divide dough into thirds. Roll out each on floured surface to a 10x6" rectangle. Spread each with chocolate filling; sprinkle with nuts if desired.

5

Roll up, starting with the 10" side. Carefully transfer the roll to an ungreased cookie sheet.

6

Bake 20-25 minutes, or until light golden brown. Cool slightly before removing from cookie sheet. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cool and wrap in saran wrap.

7

To serve, cut into slices about ¼" thick. These can be frozen in the whole rolls, then defrosted and sliced later.