Aunt Maude's Chocolate Drop Cookies

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 45 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 15 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 836 calories per serving view nutrition facts
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Ingredients

2 cups flour, all-purpose
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 ounces chocolate unsweetened chopped
1 cup brown sugar
1 each egg
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate icing
1/4 cup coffee
5 1/2 ounces chocolate unsweetened unsweetened, chopped
3 1/4 cups powdered sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Grease 2 heavy large baking sheets.

Sift 2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt into medium bowl.

Stir 1/2 cup vegetable shortening and unsweetened chocolate in heavy small saucepan over low heat until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth.

Transfer mixture to large bowl.

Cool slightly. Add 1 cup brown sugar and beat until blended.

Add egg and beat until blended. Stir in dry ingredients, then 1/2 cup sour cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto prepared sheets, spacing evenly.

Bake until cookies feel firm to touch, about 10 minutes.

Transfer cookies to rack and cool.

Drizzle warm icing decoratively over cookies.

Stir coffee and chopped chocolate in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth.

Remove from heat.

Whisk in powdered sugar.

Use immediately. Makes 3 Dozen Bon Appetit

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 247g
Amount per Serving
Calories 836 25% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.0g36%
 Saturated Fat 14.0g70%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 59mg20%
Sodium 404mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 155.0g52%
 Dietary Fiber 7.0g27%
 Sugars 96.0g
Protein 13.0g25%
Vitamin A 5%  Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 8%  Iron 47%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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