Frosted Double Chocolate Cookies

These are really good and REALLY CHOCOLATY!!!!!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Yields: 30 cookies

Ingredients

• 2  cups  semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided use
• 1 1⁄4 cups flour
• 3⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1⁄2 cup  packed brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1  egg
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  nuts (optional)
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1 1⁄4 cups powdered sugar
• 2  tablespoons milk

Directions

1. Melt 3/4 cup of chips and cool to room temperature.
2. Combine flour, soda and salt in a small bowl.
3. Beat butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla in a large bowl until creamy.
4. Beat in melted chocolate and egg.
5. Gradually beat in flour mixture.
6. Stir in 3/4 cup of chips and nuts.
7. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
8. Bake in preheated 375° oven for 8 to 9 minutes.
9. Let stand for 3 minutes, then remove to wire racks and cool completely.
10. Spread with Chocolate Frosting: Melt remaining 1/2 cup chips and 2 tablespoons butter until smooth.
11. Add 1 1/4 cups of powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons milk; stir until smooth.