Dodo Chocolate Holiday Cookies Food

DODO (CHOCOLATE HOLIDAY COOKIES)

Steps:

• Sift the dry ingredients together.
• Heat the milk until very warm but not boiling and melt the shortening in the milk.
• Let it cool and add in the dry ingredients.
• Add the nuts if desired.
• Roll in 1-inch balls and bake in a preheated 375° oven for about 12 minutes.
• Frost with the following recipe.
• Frosting.
• 1-cup confectioners' sugar.
• Milk.
• 1-teaspoon anise or vanilla extract (I made two icings and use anise and vanilla flavorings).
• Mix confectioners' sugar with enough milk to make the icing spreadable.
• Mix in anise or vanilla extract and frost the cookies.

DOUBLE-DUTCH CHOCOLATE HOLIDAY COOKIES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt. In a 1-qt. glass jar, layer the flour mixture, cocoa, sugar, brown sugar, M&M's and baking chips. Cover and store in a cool, dry place for up to 1 month. Yield: 1 batch (about 4 cups total)., To prepare cookies: In a large bowl, beat the butter, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Add contents of jar and beat just until combined. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly with a glass. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.