Frosted Cocoa Cookies

By barbsjustagirl

Ingredients

• FROSTING:
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 3-1/2 cups flour
• 1 cup baking cocoa
• 2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3 cups confectioner's sugar
• 1/3 cup baking cocoa
• 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1/4 tsp. almond extract
• 3-4 tablespoons milk

Details

Servings 3

Preparation

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
Roll into 1-1/2 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 13-16 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

For the frosting, in a mixing bowl combine the confectioner's sugar, cocoa, butter and extract. Add enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies.