DOUBLE CHOCOLATE DROPS

Bittersweet and semi-sweet chocolate are blended in this rich, fudgy cookie.

Preparation time: 20 min Baking time: 8 min
Yield: 3 dozen cookies

Cookie Ingredients:
1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup mini real semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Frosting Ingredients:
1 cup mini real semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening
Slivered almonds, toasted, chopped, if desired

Place 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips in small microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave on HIGH (100% power), stirring once, until melted and smooth
(1 to 1 1/2 minutes). Set aside.

Combine melted butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla in large bowl. Beat at
medium speed until smooth. Add melted chocolate; continue beating until
smooth. Reduce speed to low; add all remaining cookie ingredients. Beat
until well mixed. Cover; refrigerate until firm (2 hours or overnight).

Heat oven to 350°F. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto
greased cookie sheets. (Refrigerate remaining dough between batches.)
Bake for 8 to 9 minutes or until just set. Cool 2 minutes; remove from
cookie sheets. Cool completely.

Place 1 cup mini chocolate chips and shortening in small microwave-safe
bowl. Microwave on HIGH(100% power), stirring once, until melted and
smooth (1 to 2 minutes). Frost cooled cookies. Sprinkle with chopped
almonds, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (1 cookie): Calories: 110, Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 15mg,
Sodium: 20mg, Carbohydrates: 14g, Dietary Fiber: 0g, Protein: 1g
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