Chocolate Drop Cookies

Hey friends! Its Nancy again with a fabulous recipe. Ok, if you like chocolate (who doesn't?) then you have got to try these. Norma's chocolate drop cookies are one of Jake's favorites. I made them this year on Valentine's day and they were a big hit. Ok, here's what ya need:

1/2 C butter

1 tsp vanilla

1 1/2 C sugar

2 eggs

1 cup sour cream

2 1/4 C flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 C chopped nuts

2 squares unsweetened chocolate

Here's what ya do: cream butter and sugar, then beat in the eggs. Add the vanilla and melted chocolate (I prefer to melt chocolate in a double boiler, but a microwave is fine, just keep an eye on it...don't melt it until you are ready to add it because it will re-harden) Sift your dry ingredients together and add to the creamy chocolate mixture. Stir in the nuts then drop by table spoon onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 for 8 to 10 minutes.

Now, the chocolate cookie alone is not very sweet, which is where the frosting comes in. Yes, a creamy and delicious frosting to finalize this treat! Here we go:

2 tbs butter

2 squares unsweetened chocolate

1/2 cup light cream

2 - 3 C powdered sugar

Melt the butter and chocolate then stir in the cream, add the powdered sugar slowly until a spreadable consistency.

Holiday Twist: sick of rolling out sugar cookie dough at the holidays? Make these chocolate drops with some holiday flare! Try placing a candy corn on top the frosting for Halloween. Sprinkle on some crushed candy cane at Christmas time (mmm... mint and chocolate - what a combo!) Oh, and a candy heart for Valentine's day or an anniversary is cute. Sky's the limit, get creative!

Don't be intimidated by having to melt chocolate squares and make frosting. These cookies are quick, easy, soft, and delicious! Let us know if you tried them! Happy baking!

Here is Norma with her amazing cookies!