Chocolate Maple Cookies Recipe

24 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

Ingredients
1-1/4 cups shortening
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
5 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

FROSTING:
2 ounces semisweet chocolate
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup milk

Directions
In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and maple flavoring. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
For frosting, in a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Spread over cooled cookies. Yield: 4 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 248 calories, 12 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 46 mg cholesterol, 113 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.