The mocha glaze gives these chocolate drop cookies a pleasant coffee flavor.
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
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1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder
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1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 cup minus 1 tablespoon milk
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1 tablespoon vinegar
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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5 1/2 tablespoons (1/3 cup) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg, slightly beaten
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1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
For the Mocha Glaze:
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1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
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2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 1/2 tablespoons hot coffee, or espresso, plus more for drizzling
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1/4 teaspoon salt
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 325 F / 165 C / Gas 3.
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Sift flour with baking powder, 1/2 cup of cocoa, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
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In a measuring cup, combine milk with the 1 tablespoon of vinegar and the soda; set aside.
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In mixing bowl, cream the 5 1/2 tablespoons of butter until light and fluffy, gradually adding sugar; add the egg and vanilla and beat well. Blend in the flour mixture alternately with soured milk mixture.
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Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto ungreased or parchment-paper lined baking sheets; bake for 10 minutes, or until cookies spring back when top is lightly touched.
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While cookies are still warm, frost them with the mocha glaze, below, or use your own favorite icing or glaze.
Make the Mocha Glaze:
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Gather the ingredients.
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Combine the confectioners' sugar with 2 1/2 tablespoons of melted butter, 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa, the coffee or espresso, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; stir until well blended.
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Add a little more hot coffee or hot water to get the desired consistency for drizzling or spreading.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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74 | Calories |
2g | Fat |
12g | Carbs |
1g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 48 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 74 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 2g | 3% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 6% |
Cholesterol 9mg | 3% |
Sodium 88mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate 12g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Total Sugars 8g | |
Protein 1g | |
Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
Calcium 14mg | 1% |
Iron 1mg | 4% |
Potassium 15mg | 0% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |