Lannette's Frosted Chocolate Drop Cookies |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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For many years these cookies have been our favorite 4th of July picnic cookies . . . soft and moist! Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter |
1 1/2 cups brown sugar |
2 eggs |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa |
1 cup sour cream |
2 3/4 cups flour |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
6 tablespoons melted butter |
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa (or according to taste) |
2 1/2-3 cups powdered sugar |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla |
5 tablespoons hot milk |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cream butter and sugar; add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
3. Add cocoa, then sour cream; beat till well blended.
4. Sift remaining dry ingredients together, then add to creamed mixture.
5. Drop from rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.
6. Bake cookies 8 to 10 minutes. Frost while still hot.
7. For frosting, combine all ingredients, and beat well. Start with 2-1/2 cups of the powdered sugar, and add more if needed. Frosting should be slightly thin.
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