Frosted Cocoa Cookies Recipe

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Frosted Cocoa Cookies
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • frosting:
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/3 cup baking cocoa
  • 3 to 4 tbsp 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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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 653.4 Kcal (2736 kJ)
Calories from fat 136.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.14g 23%
Cholesterol 38.9mg 13%
Sodium 244.72mg 10%
Potassium 18.5mg 0%
Total Carbs 117.7g 39%
Sugars 44.52g 178%
Dietary Fiber 5.24g 21%
Protein 8.04g 16%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Calcium 9.3mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 319.66 Kcal (1338 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.41g 23%
Cholesterol 19.03mg 13%
Sodium 119.72mg 10%
Potassium 9.05mg 0%
Total Carbs 57.58g 39%
Sugars 21.78g 178%
Dietary Fiber 2.57g 21%
Protein 3.93g 16%
Iron 0.8mg 9%
Calcium 4.6mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.5
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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