"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
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.
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Sheraz Gujjar
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! The frosting was the perfect addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cookies.
Katron Richard
[email protected]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
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and mint in these cookies. They're perfect for a holiday party or a special occasion.
Learnmore Machiko
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! The frosting was the perfect addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate cookies.
Sasantha Damyouth
[email protected]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
[email protected]I love the combination of chocolate and mint in these cookies. They're perfect for a holiday party or a special occasion.
Crystal Traylor
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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.