Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 4 cups Basic Cookie Mix (recipe below)
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • ¼ cup butter (softened)
  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate (melted and cooled)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • scant ¼ teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional - see note below)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk (approximate)
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • sprinkles, colored sugar, etc.

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a mixing bowl combine Cookie Mix, nuts, chocolate, butter, chocolate, eggs and extracts to form a soft dough.
  • Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place about 1 inch apart on a baking sheet.
  • Bake at 375°F until cookies are set, about 10 minutes. Cool slightly before moving to a wire cooling rack.
  • While cookies are cooling combine powdered sugar, almond extract and enough milk to make icing to your desired consistency.
  • When cookies are cool, spread icing on top and decorate with sprinkles. Store in airtight container once icing is set.