Aunt Maude&s Chocolate Drop Cookies Recipe

Name: Aunt Maude&s Chocolate Drop Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 1 cup firmly packed golden brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup coffee; 1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Servings: persons

2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 cup firmly packed golden brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup coffee
1 1/2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Grease 2 heavy large baking sheets.
3
Sift 2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt into medium bowl.
4
Stir 1/2 cup vegetable shortening and unsweetened chocolate in heavy small saucepan over low heat until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth.
5
Transfer mixture to large bowl.
6
Cool slightly.
7
Add 1 cup brown sugar and beat until blended.
8
Add egg and beat until blended.
9
Stir in dry ingredients, then 1/2 cup sour cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
10
Drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto prepared sheets, spacing evenly.
11
Bake until cookies feel firm to touch, about 10 minutes.
12
Transfer cookies to rack and cool.
13
Drizzle warm icing decoratively over cookies.
14
Stir coffee and chopped chocolate in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth.
15
Remove from heat.
16
Whisk in powdered sugar.
17
Use immediately.

863

kcal

Calories

Fat

169

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, and more.

Yes, Aunt Maude&s Chocolate Drop Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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