DOUBLE CHOCOLATE DROPS
Bittersweet and semi-sweet chocolate are blended in this rich, fudgy
cookie.
Preparation time: 20 min Baking time: 8 min
Yield: 3 dozen cookies
Cookie Ingredients:
1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips1/4 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter,
melted1/2 cup sugar2 eggs1/2 teaspoon vanilla1 cup mini real
semi-sweet chocolate chips1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon
baking powder
Frosting Ingredients:
1 cup mini real semi-sweet chocolate chips2 teaspoons
shortening Slivered almonds, toasted, chopped, if desired
Place 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips in small microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave on HIGH (100% power), stirring once, until melted and smooth
(1 to 1 1/2 minutes). Set aside.
Combine melted butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla in large bowl. Beat at
medium speed until smooth. Add melted chocolate; continue beating until
smooth. Reduce speed to low; add all remaining cookie ingredients. Beat
until well mixed. Cover; refrigerate until firm (2 hours or overnight).
Heat oven to 350°F. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart,
onto greased cookie sheets. (Refrigerate remaining dough between
batches.) Bake for 8 to 9 minutes or until just set. Cool 2 minutes;
remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely.
Place 1 cup mini chocolate chips and shortening in small microwave-safe
bowl. Microwave on HIGH(100% power), stirring once, until melted and
smooth (1 to 2 minutes). Frost cooled cookies. Sprinkle with chopped
almonds, if desired.
Nutrition Facts (1 cookie): Calories: 110, Fat: 6g,
Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 20mg, Carbohydrates: 14g, Dietary
Fiber: 0g, Protein: 1g
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