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*Chocolate Chunk Frosted Cookie Recipe

Do not turn the oven on yet.

Melt two squares chocolate almond bark and 1 cup chocolate morsels over low heat or in microwave (be careful not to burn, stirring constantly).

Add: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 3 cups confectionary sugar, 1/4 cup warm water.

Using a hand mixer, blend all the above ingredients really good.

Place in refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours.

Remove from refrigerator and let frosting get to room temperature.  

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Melt 1 stick butter (1/2 cup) in a microwave safe bowl for 20-30 seconds, then add:

1 (3.4 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding

Mix the butter and pudding really good, then add:

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/8 cup brown sugar

Mix all the above really good, then add:

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 cup milk chocolate morsels

Mix all the above really good, then add:

1 cup Flour

Mix all the above really good one more time.

Roll dough into 1-1 1/2” balls. Place 2 inch apart onto greased cookie sheet (or use parchment paper).

Bake 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes

Let cool for at least 30 minutes before frosting.

Stir frosting before placing on top of cookie (leave white or add desired food coloring).

Frosting should harden before placing in an air-tight container.

Codes:

Green* = Easy   Blue* = Intermediate   Red* = Advanced