Decadent Frosted Double Chocolate Chip Drop Cookies

Indulge in these delectable double chocolate chip drop cookies, delicately frosted to perfection. A heavenly treat for chocolate lovers, these cookies are rich, moist, and simply irresistible.

Ingredients

Ingredients for the cookie dough
¼	cup butter or margarine
¼	cup shortening
¾	cup sugar
1	large egg
2	ounces unsweetened chocolate squares
1 ¾	cups flour
½	teaspoon baking soda
½	teaspoon salt
½	cup milk
1	teaspoon vanilla
1	(12 ounce) package chocolate chips
½	cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Ingredients for frosting
2	cups vanilla frosting

Instructions

• For preparing the cookie batter

  1. Cream butter and shortening together, gradually adding sugar until well combined.
  2. Beat the mixture thoroughly, then add the egg and continue to beat.
  3. Melt unsweetened chocolate in a double boiler, then stir it into the creamed mixture.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the chocolate mixture, alternating with milk, and mix well.
  6. Stir in the vanilla, chocolate chips, and chopped walnuts if desired.

• For baking and frosting the cookies

  1. Use teaspoons to drop cookie dough onto an ungreased cookie sheet, or use tablespoons for larger cookies.
  2. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes at 350°F (180°C).
  3. Allow the cookies to cool before frosting with vanilla frosting.

Aug 02, 2024