Aunt Sally's Cocoa Drops

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Aunt Sally's Cocoa Drops

Aunt Sally's Cocoa Drops
  • PREP TIME
    0 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    0 mins
  • SERVING
    36 People
  • VIEWS
    117

These incredibly soft and delicious Cocoa Drops are a timeless treat, perfect for sharing or savoring all on your own. With a hint of cocoa and a delightful nutty crunch, they're sure to become a family favorite.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    12 g
  • Cholesterol
    5 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    58 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a large bowl, cream together the sugar, shortening, and egg until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla extract until well combined. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Stir in the chopped walnuts. (1 minute)

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Recipe View Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. (60 minutes)

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Frost with chocolate or white icing, if desired. Enjoy!

For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
If you don't have buttermilk, you can substitute with 3/4 cup of milk mixed with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
Feel free to experiment with different nuts, such as pecans or almonds.
These cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Kieran Langosh

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 39 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)

  • Sophia Metz

    Oct 10, 2024

    I doubled the recipe and I'm glad I did! They are so soft and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.

  • Vilma Daniel

    Jul 18, 2024

    The buttermilk really makes a difference in the texture. They are so moist and tender.

  • Trycia Kuvalis

    Jun 8, 2024

    These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! My kids devoured them in minutes.

  • Edwin Littel

    Apr 28, 2024

    I added a pinch of cinnamon to the dough and it gave them a nice warm flavor.

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