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Frosted Double Chocolate Cookies




Source of Recipe


Nestle


Recipe Introduction


A chocoholic's dream cookie. Chocolate frosting tops chocolate cookies laden with chocolate chips. A must with cold milk.



List of Ingredients




2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, divided
1 1/4 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1/2 cup chopped nuts, (optional)
1 RECIPE chocolate frosting, ingredients follow
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 1/4 cups sifted powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk

Recipe



PREHEAT oven to 375°F.

MICROWAVE 3/4 cup morsels in a small, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; STIR. Morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10 to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted. Cool to room temperature. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl.

BEAT butter, brown sugar, sugar and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl until creamy. Beat in melted chocolate and egg. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in 3/4 cup morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

BAKE for 8 to 9 minutes or until edges are set but centers are still slightly soft. Cool on baking sheets for 3 mintues; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Thinly frost centers of cookies with chocolate frosting.

FOR CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
MICROWAVE remaining 1/2 cup morsels and butter in medium, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH power for 30 seconds; stir until smooth. Microwave at additional 10 to 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Add powdered suar and milk; stir until smooth