LANNETTE'S FROSTED CHOCOLATE DROP COOKIES

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Lannette's Frosted Chocolate Drop Cookies image

For many years these cookies have been our favorite 4th of July picnic cookies . . . soft and moist!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cream butter and sugar; add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
  • Add cocoa, then sour cream; beat till well blended.
  • Sift remaining dry ingredients together, then add to creamed mixture.
  • Drop from rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.
  • Bake cookies 8 to 10 minutes. Frost while still hot.
  • 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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