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Italian Frosted Chocolate Cookies

Delicious Italian chocolate cookies with a sweet frosting.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Cookie Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Frosting

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoon milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; gradually blend into the creamed mixture.
  5. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
  6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until set. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. To make the frosting, mix together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread over cooled cookies.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Chocolate, Cookies
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