Frosted Double Chocolate Cookies

The first chocolate chip cookie was created by Ruth Graves Wakefield in 1938 when she added chopped up chocolate to her cookie dough, expecting it to melt and create chocolate cookies. Instead, the chocolate chips held their shape and the iconic chocolate chip cookie was born.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 62 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Frosted Double Chocolate Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 2 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Milk
• Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to make the frosting.
11. Once the cookies are completely cooled, frost the tops and decorate with sprinkles if desired.
12. Let the frosting set for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 15g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.