Chocolate Maple Cookies

Submitted by tweetyfan

"I make this recipe often with my mom."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 24

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

• FROSTING

• 2 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares
• 1 tablespoon butter (no substitutes)
• 1 1⁄2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1⁄4 cup milk

directions

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