cocoa drop cookies with browned butter glaze

9 Pinches
Updated on Dec 12, 2015

Family favorite Christmas cookies. From old Betty Crocker cookbook.

prep time 1 Hr 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield 3 dz

Ingredients

  • COOKIES
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1/4 cup butter (softened)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 - egg
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk or sour milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cocoa, unsweetened
  • BROWNED BUTTER GLAZE
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1-2 tablespoon hot water

How To Make cocoa drop cookies with browned butter glaze

  • Step 1
    FOR COOKIES: - Mix thoroughly shortening, butter, egg, and sugar. Stir in milk. Sift dry ingredients together, then stir into wet ingredients. - Chill dough at least one hour. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls about 2" apart on lightly greased (or parchment covered) cookie sheets. Bake until almost no imprint remains when lightly touched, about 8-10 minutes. Frost when cool.
  • Step 2
    FOR GLAZE: - Melt butter until golden brown. Blend in sifted confectioners sugar and vanilla. Stir in hot water to make a good spreading consistency.

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Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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