Description
Indulge in these decadent Chocolate Frosted Cookies that are perfect for any sweet craving. Soft cookies topped with a rich chocolate frosting, these treats are a delightful combination of flavors.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Frosting:
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in sour cream until smooth. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Bake: Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool and frost: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. For the frosting, whisk together cocoa powder, milk, powdered sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Frost each cookie and let set.
Notes
- Add sprinkles or chocolate shavings for decoration.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
