Chocolate Maple Cookies

12 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 14 cups shortening
  • 1 12 cups packed brown sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 teaspoon maple flavoring
  • 2 12 cups all-purpose flour
  • 34 teaspoon baking soda
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 2 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
  • 1 tablespoon butter (no substitutes)
  • 1 12 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 14 cup milk

Directions

  1. 1
    In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar.
  2. 2
    Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  3. 3
    Beat in vanilla and maple flavoring.
  4. 4
    Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
  5. 5
    Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets.
  6. 6
    Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown.
  7. 7
    Remove to wire racks to cool.
  8. 8
    For frosting, melt chocolate and butter in a microwave or heavy saucepan.
  9. 9
    Add sugar and milk; mix well.
  10. 10
    Frost cooled cookies.

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