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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 54 |
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These soft, cake-like cookies topped with a creamy cocoa frosting have a pleasant walnut flavor. The recipe makes a lot, so there are plenty of these chocolaty treats to share.Beth More, Las Vegas, Nevada Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1 cup packed brown sugar |
1 egg |
1/2 cup milk |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled |
1-2/3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup chopped walnuts |
frosting: |
2 cups confectioners' sugar |
1/4 cup baking cocoa |
1/4 cup butter, softened |
1/4 cup hot strong brewed coffee |
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Beat in chocolate until blended. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in walnuts.
2. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on pans for 1 minute before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
3. In a large bowl, beat the frosting ingredients until smooth. Frost cookies. Yield: 4-1/2 dozen.
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