Ingredients
1 cup shortening2 cups sugar4 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup baking cocoa2 teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon saltFROSTING:1/3 cup butter, softened3 cups confectioners’ sugar1/3 cup baking cocoa1/4 teaspoon almond extract3 to 4 tablespoons milk
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 13-16 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.
For frosting, in a small bowl, combine the butter, confectioners’ sugar, cocoa and extract. Add enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over cookies.
