Cocoa Meltaway Cookies Recipe

Name: Cocoa Meltaway Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 cup butter; 1 cup all-purpose flour or 1 cup unbleached flour; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1/4 cup cocoa; 1/2 cup ground pecans; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; FROSTING; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 2 -3 tablespoons milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; red food coloring or green food coloring, if desired

Servings: persons

1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour or 1 cup unbleached flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup ground pecans
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
FROSTING
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 -3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
red food coloring or green food coloring, if desired

1
Heat oven to 325 degrees F.
2
In large bowl, cream 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 cup butter until light and fluffy.
3
Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
4
Add flour, cornstarch and cocoa to creamed mixture.
5
Blend at low speed until all ingredients are moistened.
6
Add pecans and vanilla; mix well.
7
If necessary, refrigerate dough 30 minutes for easier handling.
8
Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
9
Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
10
Bake at 325 degrees F.
11
for 8 to 12 minutes or until set.
12
Cool 1 minute; carefully remove from cookie sheets.
13
Cool completely.
14
FOR THE FROSTING: In a small bowl, combine all frosting ingredients unil smooth.
15
Frost cooled cookies.
16
Allow frosting to set before storing.
17
3 dozen cookies.

1109

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 cup butter, 1 cup all-purpose flour or 1 cup unbleached flour, 1/2 cup cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Cocoa Meltaway 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.

Cocoa Meltaway Cookies

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