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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 21 |
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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! Ingredients:
1 cup shortening |
2 cups sugar |
4 eggs |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
3-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached 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 |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. For frosting, in a small bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, cocoa and extract. Add enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over cookies. Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.
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