Devil’S Food Drop Cookies

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
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Rich, fudgy chocolate cookies with a creamy mocha frosting
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These Devil’s Food Drop Cookies are the ultimate chocolate lover’s treat. Unlike traditional cookies, these have a dense, cake-like texture thanks to the addition of sour cream and unsweetened chocolate. The dough is deeply flavored with brown sugar and vanilla, resulting in a moist crumb that holds up perfectly to the rich mocha frosting. The frosting combines powdered sugar, cocoa, butter, and a hint of instant coffee to enhance the chocolate notes. These cookies are perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, potlucks, or simply satisfying a serious sweet tooth. They store well, making them a great make-ahead dessert for any occasion.

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Devil’S Food Drop Cookies

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 446.7

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These Devil's Food Drop Cookies are the ultimate chocolate lover's treat. Unlike traditional cookies, these have a dense, cake-like texture thanks to the addition of sour cream and unsweetened chocolate. The dough is deeply flavored with brown sugar and vanilla, resulting in a moist crumb that holds up perfectly to the rich mocha frosting. The frosting combines powdered sugar, cocoa, butter, and a hint of instant coffee to enhance the chocolate notes. These cookies are perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, potlucks, or simply satisfying a serious sweet tooth. They store well, making them a great make-ahead dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC). Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the brown sugar and 1/2 cup softened butter until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the vanilla, melted and cooled unsweetened chocolate, and 1 egg to the butter mixture; blend well.
  4. In a small bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients and 3/4 cup sour cream to the chocolate mixture; mix until just combined.
  6. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
  7. Drop dough by heaping teaspoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  8. Bake for 10 to 14 minutes, or until the cookies are set but still soft in the center.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For the frosting: In a small bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa, 1/4 cup softened butter, 1 to 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules, and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla.
  11. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons milk, one tablespoon at a time, blending until the frosting reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
  12. Spread the mocha frosting over the completely cooled cookies.
  13. Allow the frosting to set before storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 446.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24.3g38%
Saturated Fat 15.3g77%
Cholesterol 64.5mg22%
Sodium 232.6mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 59.6g20%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 59.0g
Protein 0.4g1%

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

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