Best 9 Frosted Chocolate Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors presented by our frosted chocolate cookies, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds and captivates hearts. These cookies are the epitome of indulgence, boasting a rich and chewy chocolate base complemented by a luscious, velvety frosting. Each bite is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, leaving you craving more. Our collection of recipes offers variations to suit every palate, from classic chocolate frosting to decadent peanut butter frosting and even a tantalizing cookies and cream frosting. Whether you prefer a traditional taste or desire a unique twist, these recipes will guide you in crafting the perfect frosted chocolate cookies that will become a beloved treat for any occasion.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN FROSTED CHOCOLATE COOKIES



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I make these cookies each year at Christmas. They are a favorite of family and friends. This recipe makes approximately 120 cookies.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 9h15m

Yield 120

Number Of Ingredients 20

7 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (such as Hershey's®)
¼ cup baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons ground cloves
1 ½ teaspoons ground allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1 large orange, zested
½ cup vegetable shortening (such as Crisco®)
½ cup margarine (such as Parkay®)
5 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, or to taste
¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup whole milk
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup chopped walnuts
3 tablespoons whole milk, or more as needed
1 teaspoon orange juice, or as needed
3 cups confectioners' sugar, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk flour, white sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and salt in a large bowl. Stir orange zest into flour mixture. Mix vegetable shortening and margarine into dry ingredients, using your hands, until mixture is crumbly.
  • Beat eggs and vanilla extract in a bowl with an electric mixer until foamy; add egg mixture, 1/4 cup orange juice, and 1/4 cup milk to flour mixture and knead dough in the bowl until thoroughly combined and dough doesn't stick to your hands, about 8 minutes. Dough will be stiff. Knead cream cheese thoroughly into dough, followed by walnuts.
  • Form dough into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and place onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake cookies in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 12 to 14 minutes. Cool cookies on racks.
  • Beat 3 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon orange juice, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar in a bowl until smooth; gradually beat in remaining confectioners' sugar until frosting is thick and drizzles slowly from a spoon.
  • Dip tops of cookies into frosting and place frosted cookies on racks with waxed paper underneath to catch drips. Let cookies dry overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 83.2 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

FROSTED CHOCOLATE COOKIES



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Super-size double-chocolate cookies offer super chocolate satisfaction.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled
1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts
Betty Crocker™ candy sprinkles, if desired
2 oz unsweetened baking chocolate
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons hot water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheets with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, 1/2 cup butter, the buttermilk, vanilla, egg and 2 oz melted chocolate with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt until dough forms. Stir in nuts.
  • Onto greased cookie sheets, drop dough by level 1/4 cupfuls or #16 cookie/ice cream scoop about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with fork.
  • Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until almost no indentation remains when touched in center. Cool 1 to 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, melt 2 oz chocolate and 2 tablespoons butter over low heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and hot water until smooth. (If frosting is too thick, stir in additional water. If frosting is too thin, stir in additional powdered sugar.) Spread frosting on cooled cookies. If desired, draw tines of fork through frosting to make wavy lines. Decorate with candy sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g

FROSTED CHOCOLATE COOKIES



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This was the most requested cookie for my late grandmother to make. It is a small drop cookie; one everyone will love. Spread my grandmother's Chocolate Frosting on this delicious cookies. The recipe can be found here on CookieRecipe.com!

Provided by Greg Pierce

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Cookie Recipes

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
3 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup butter
1 egg
¾ cup sour cream
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets.
  • Sift flour, soda, and salt together.
  • In the top half of a double boiler, melt the chocolate over low heat.
  • Cream together brown sugar, butter, and egg in a large mixing bowl. Slowly mix in the flour mixture and mix until well blended. Pour in melted chocolate, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix well and stir in nuts.
  • Drop dough by teaspoonful onto greased cookie sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Cookies will be soft and about the size of a half dollar.
  • When cooled top with Chocolate Frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 10.5 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 44 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

LANNETTE'S FROSTED CHOCOLATE DROP COOKIES



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For many years these cookies have been our favorite 4th of July picnic cookies . . . soft and moist!

Provided by Grannie B

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
1 cup sour cream
2 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons melted butter
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa (or according to taste)
2 1/2-3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
5 tablespoons hot milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cream butter and sugar; add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
  • Add cocoa, then sour cream; beat till well blended.
  • Sift remaining dry ingredients together, then add to creamed mixture.
  • Drop from rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.
  • Bake cookies 8 to 10 minutes. Frost while still hot.
  • For frosting, combine all ingredients, and beat well. Start with 2-1/2 cups of the powdered sugar, and add more if needed. Frosting should be slightly thin.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.1, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 26.7, Sodium 116.7, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 17.1, Protein 2

FROSTED DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHIP DROP COOKIES



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This recipe came from my sister who is the best baker in my family. These cookies are the best if you like soft, doughy, sweet cookies. I have never had them with the nuts, but if you choose to include them, use only half of the chocolate chips (6oz). Having a big sweet tooth, I never understood why people would ever use UN-sweetened chocolate squares, so I tried it with semi-sweet and man were they too sweet with the frosting! I have also seen my sister use cocoa in lieu of choc. squares, but am not sure of the exact measurement. Note: I usually use 1-2 tubs of the pre-made regular vanilla frosting (not whipped), but I couldn't remember the size of the container..hence the two cups....

Provided by Jemmadky

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 28m

Yield 1 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate squares
1 3/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (12 ounce) package chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
2 cups vanilla frosting

Steps:

  • Cream butter and shortening adding sugar gradually.
  • Beat well, then beat in egg.
  • Melt chocolate in double boiler; stir into creamed mix.
  • In a separate bowl, sift dry ingredients together (flour, baking soda, salt).
  • Add to chocolate mix alternatively with milk.
  • Mix well.
  • Stir in vanilla and chocolate chips and/or walnuts, if desired.
  • Use teaspoons to drop onto ungreased cookie sheet. (I like bigger cookies so I use tablespoons.).
  • Bake 8-10 minutes at 350°.
  • Cool and frost.

FROSTED DOUBLE CHOCOLATE COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 46m

Yield 15 Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ teaspoon salt
½ cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
½ cup chopped nuts, (optional)
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2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1¼ cups sifted powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTLE® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, divided
1¼ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • PREHEAT oven to 375°F.
  • MICROWAVE ¾ cup morsels in a small, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; STIR. Morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10 to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted. Cool to room temperature. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl.
  • BEAT butter, brown sugar, sugar and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until creamy. Beat in melted chocolate and egg. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in ¾ cup morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • BAKE for 8 to 9 minutes or until edges are set but centers are still slightly soft. Cool on baking sheets for 3 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Thinly frost centers of cookies with chocolate frosting.
  • FOR CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
  • MICROWAVE remaining 1/2 cup morsels and butter in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH power for 30 seconds; stir until smooth. Microwave at additional 10 to 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Add powdered suar and milk; stir until smooth.

FROSTED MALT-CHOCOLATE COOKIES



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Original malted milk powder can be found in the baking aisle. Look for the Nestlé Carnation brand.

Provided by Claire Saffitz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Christmas     Cookies     Chocolate     Dessert

Yield Makes about 20

Number Of Ingredients 14

10 ounces semisweet chocolate wafers (disks, pistoles, fèves; about 2 cups), divided
3/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons malted milk powder
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for parchment paper
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup plus 1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
Flaky sea salt
Special Equipment
A 1 1/2-inch-diameter cookie cutter

Steps:

  • Pulse 6 oz. chocolate wafers in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Pulse brown sugar, cocoa powder, malted milk powder, baking powder, kosher salt, and 2 cups flour in food processor several times to combine. Add butter and pulse until pieces are broken up into bits no larger than a pea. Add to bowl with chocolate and toss to combine.
  • Stir vanilla and 2/3 cup cream in a measuring glass to combine, then slowly drizzle over chocolate mixture, mixing with a fork all the while. Mixture will look dry once you've added all the cream. Knead dough a few times in the bowl (it will not come together and will look crumbly), then transfer to a large piece of plastic wrap. Bring the edges of plastic up and over dough and press down to incorporate floury parts, then wrap tightly. Use the heel of your hand to press down firmly on the dough, forcing it to tightly fill out the plastic. This will help the dough adhere into a single mass and help the flour hydrate. Chill dough until firm, at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out dough between 2 sheets of floured parchment paper to 3/4" thick (you might not have to roll it very much). Punch out rounds with cookie cutter as close together as possible. Transfer biscuits to a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze 10 minutes.
  • Bake biscuits, rotating baking sheet halfway through, until firm to the touch around the edges, 13-18 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet.
  • Meanwhile, heat corn syrup, remaining 4 oz. chocolate, and remaining 1/2 cup cream in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water (bowl should not be touching the water), stirring often, until chocolate is melted and mixture is completely smooth. Set bowl with frosting into a large bowl of ice water and let cool, stirring occasionally, until thickened but still pourable and shiny. Spoon a scant tablespoonful of frosting onto each biscuit; sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Do Ahead
  • Dough can be made 1 day ahead; keep chilled. Biscuits (without frosting) can be baked 2 days ahead; store airtight at room temperature.

FROSTED CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES



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A few Christmases ago, I baked nine types of cookies over 2 days in a baking marathon that lasted into the night. These are a favorite anytime of year.-Bob & Georgia Crabb, Scio, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
FROSTING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir peanut butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Chill 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat sugars, butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and egg. Combine flour, cocoa and baking powder; add to the cream cheese mixture and mix well. , Roll into 1-in. balls. Place half of the balls 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Make a depression in the center of each ball with your thumb; fill with 1 teaspoon of the chilled peanut butter mixture. Flatten remaining balls and place on top, pressing edges to seal. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool. , Combine frosting ingredients in s small bowl; stir until smooth. Frost cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts :

FROSTED CHOCOLATE COOKIES



Frosted Chocolate Cookies image

Super-size double-chocolate cookies offer super chocolate satisfaction.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 oz unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled
1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts
Betty Crocker™ candy sprinkles, if desired
2 oz unsweetened baking chocolate
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons hot water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheets with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, 1/2 cup butter, the buttermilk, vanilla, egg and 2 oz melted chocolate with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt until dough forms. Stir in nuts.
  • Onto greased cookie sheets, drop dough by level 1/4 cupfuls or #16 cookie/ice cream scoop about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with fork.
  • Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until almost no indentation remains when touched in center. Cool 1 to 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, melt 2 oz chocolate and 2 tablespoons butter over low heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and hot water until smooth. (If frosting is too thick, stir in additional water. If frosting is too thin, stir in additional powdered sugar.) Spread frosting on cooled cookies. If desired, draw tines of fork through frosting to make wavy lines. Decorate with candy sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 24 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate. The better the chocolate, the better the cookies will taste. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60%.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at a high temperature. This will help the cookies develop a crispy exterior and a chewy interior.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Frosted chocolate cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. By following these tips, you can make perfect frosted chocolate cookies every time.

Here are some additional tips for making frosted chocolate cookies:

  • You can use any type of frosting you like on these cookies. Cream cheese frosting, chocolate ganache, and buttercream frosting are all popular choices.
  • If you don't have time to make frosting, you can simply sprinkle the cookies with powdered sugar.
  • These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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