1 1/4 C. water

1/3 C. shortening

1 1/2 C. all-purpose flour

4 eggs

3/4 C. finely chopped pepperoni

3/4 C. finely shredded Romano or parmesan cheese

2 T. snipped fresh parsley

1/8 tsp. garlic powder

1/8 tsp. pepper

 

Grease 2 large baking sheets; set aside. In a large saucepan combine water & shortening.  Bring to a boil. Add flour all at once, stirring vigorously.  Cook & stir until mixture forms a ball. Remove from heat. Cool for 10 minutes. add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well with a wooden spoon after each addition. Stir in pepperoni, cheese, parsley, garlic powder, & pepper. Drop dough by rounded tsp. 2-inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. Bake at 450~f for 15-17 minutes or till golden. Transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm.