FROSTED COCOA COOKIES

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"Almond flavor in the chocolate frosting accents these soft cookies nicely," says Diane Moran, a rancher from Rhame, North Dakota. "My husband and two sons gobble them up quickly!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 to 4 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 13-16 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool., For frosting, in a small bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, cocoa and extract. Add enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Sheraz Gujjar
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste. I would suggest adding a little more butter or oil to the dough.


Aziz Sultan
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The frosting is really what makes them special. I would definitely make these again.


SAMIM Vai
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I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they taste great. I'll definitely be making them again.


Shaid Mehmood
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These cookies were delicious! The frosting was the perfect addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cookies.


Katron Richard
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I liked the texture. I might try making them again with less sugar.


Doreen Richard
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I love the combination of chocolate and mint in these cookies. They're perfect for a holiday party or a special occasion.


Learnmore Machiko
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste. I would suggest adding a little more butter or oil to the dough.


jamil ahmod
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The frosting is really what makes them special. I would definitely make these again.


Peter Koisikir
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I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they taste great. I'll definitely be making them again.


Katerina Stadnyk
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These cookies were delicious! The frosting was the perfect addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cookies.


Sasantha Damyouth
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I liked the texture. I might try making them again with less sugar.


Jawad Ibrahim
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I love the combination of chocolate and mint in these cookies. They're perfect for a holiday party or a special occasion.


Crystal Traylor
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste. I would suggest adding a little more butter or oil to the dough.


Arifa Hasan
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out perfect! I followed the recipe exactly and they came out just like the picture. I will definitely be making these again.


Serenity Strodel
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The frosting is really what makes them special. I would definitely make these again.


shawon hoshan
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and I even got a few orders for more. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Joseph Drane
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I would suggest using less sugar in the frosting next time.


Le Cat
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I love how moist and chewy these cookies are. The frosting is also very rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cookies.


Azizul A1
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and the frosting was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making these again.