Cookie Jar Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

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The Resume From the Cookie Jar in Sioux Falls, South Dakota; fave of Road Food author Michael Stern.

The Secret No restraint: cocoa powder, chocolate chips and a very chocolatey chocolate frosting.

Our Take Soft; packed with choco-flavor.

Nutrition facts per serving:
Calories 307
Total Fat (g) 15
Cholesterol (mg) 24
Sodium (mg) 218
Carbohydrate (g) 43
Total Sugar (g) 31
Fiber (g) 2
Protein (g) 3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup good quality margarine, melted and cooled slightly
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 12-oz. pkg. semisweet chocolate pieces (2 cups)
  • Chocolate Frosting (recipe follows)

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, beat margarine, granulated sugar and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until mixture is combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour mixture as you can with the mixer on low speed. Stir in any remaining flour mixture with a wooden spoon until combined. Stir in chocolate pieces. If necessary, cover and chill dough until easy to handle.

3. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons or by using an ice cream scoop 4 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Shape or roll dough into balls. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until tops are set (may appear underbaked). Cool on cookie sheets for 2 minutes. Transfer to wire racks and let cool.

4. Frost cookies with Chocolate Frosting. Makes 24 cookies.

Chocolate Frosting:In a small saucepan, melt 1/3 cup butter over low heat, stirring constantly. Add 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder and stir until combined. Remove from heat. Slowly beat in 2 cups powdered sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla and enough milk (1 to 2 tablespoons) to make a creamy consistency. Makes about 1 cup frosting.

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