Chocolate Maple Cookies

Name: Chocolate Maple Cookies
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups shortening; 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar; 5 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 ounces semisweet chocolate; 1 tablespoon butter; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup milk

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups shortening
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
5 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 ounces semisweet chocolate
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup milk

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and maple flavoring. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
2

Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased
3

. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4

For frosting, in a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Spread over cooled cookies.