Total Steps
5
Ingredients
17
Tools Needed
8
Ingredients
- dash salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar, divided
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup nuts, chopped(optional)
- 2 squares unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled (1 oz. each)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
Instructions
Step 1
In a mixing bowl, cream together 1/4 cup softened butter and 1 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 squares unsweetened chocolate (melted and cooled), mixing until well combined.
Step 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in 3/4 cup sour cream. If using, fold in 1/2 cup chopped nuts.
Step 3
Drop the cookie dough by teaspoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set and lightly browned.
Step 4
While the cookies cool, prepare the frosting: In a clean mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules, a dash of salt, and 1 cup of the powdered sugar until smooth.
Step 5
Gradually mix in the remaining 2 cups of powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract until the frosting is smooth and spreadable. Once the cookies are completely cooled, frost them generously.