2/3cupsugarscant 2/3 cup, vanilla sugar is even better
1/4cupcocoa powder
1tspvanilla extract
1egg
1tspbaking soda
1/2tspsalt
1 1/3cupflour
Icing
1/4cupbutter
1TBSPcocoa powder
1TBSPmilkplus enough extra to thin it down if needed
1 3/4cuppowdered sugar
1/2tspsalt
Instructions
to make cookies
preheat oven to 350˚
melt the 2 TBPS of butter, a scant 1/3 cup of sugar and the cocoa powder together just until melted then let it cool
meanwhile, cream the remaining 1/2 cup butter and the full 1/3 cup sugar together until light and fluffy
beat in the egg and vanilla
in a separate bowl mix the baking soda, salt and flour
stir into the sugar mixture
then add the cocoa mix and stir until well mixed
line two baking sheets with silpat or parchment paper
drop the dough by TBSP onto the lined baking sheets, making about 24 cookies
bake each sheet 7-8 minutes or until just starting to set, don't over bake or burn them
let them cool on the sheets for a few minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack
keep your baking sheets to place the iced cookies back on so they can be put somewhere to let the icing set up
when the cookies are cool make the icing, it does set up so don't make it beforehand
to make the icing: whisk the butter, cocoa powder and milk together over medium heat until melted and mixed together
remove from the heat and add the powdered sugar and salt stirring to combine, then drizzle in enough extra milk to make the icing thin enough for dipping
gently take each cookie and dip the top in the icing and then place it back on the baking sheet to set up
once they've set up gently lift them off the baking sheet and place on a platter or plate
there will be plenty of icing left on the sheet and it makes a tasty treat to pick at, don't waste it
they can be eaten right away but if you want the icing to harden up give them at least 3-4 hours
store them lightly covered but not airtight because the icing will get gummy
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Notes
The recipe calls for a "scant" 2/3 cup of sugar, divided--basically, you want to measure the sugar and then take out a spoonful of the sugar