FROSTED DOUBLE CHOCOLATE COOKIES

Frosted Double Chocolate Cookies image

Provided by Toll Housereg

Categories Dessert

Time 26m

Yield 15 Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, divided
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 1/4 cups sifted powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

PREHEAT oven to 375°F.
MICROWAVE 3/4 cup morsels in a small, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; STIR. Morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10 to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted. Cool to room temperature. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl.
BEAT butter, brown sugar, sugar and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until creamy. Beat in melted chocolate and egg. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in 3/4 cup morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
BAKE for 8 to 9 minutes or until edges are set but centers are still slightly soft. Cool on baking sheets for 3 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Thinly frost centers of cookies with chocolate frosting.
FOR CHOCOLATE FROSTING:.
MICROWAVE remaining 1/2 cup morsels and butter in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH power for 30 seconds; stir until smooth. Microwave at additional 10 to 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Add powdered sugar and milk; stir until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.3, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 33, Sodium 216.2, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 20.3, Protein 1.6