Melt chocolate in double boiler.
Dissolve spices in boiling water, pour over softened butter. Add sugar, molasses mixed with soda, blend thoroughly.
Stir in melted chocolate. Work in sifted flour and salt.
Shape dough into a firm roll about 2 inches in diameter. Roll tightly in wax paper and store in refrigerator until ready to bake.
Cut in ¼-inch slices and sprinkle with chopped walnuts. Bake at 350° F. for 15 minutes.
CHOCOLATE THINSIES
¾ cup butter
½ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla
1 Economy Size Bar (7 oz.) Nestlé’s Semi-Sweet Chocolate