Frosted Cocoa Cookies

• 1 cup shortening
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup baking cocoa
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/3 cup baking cocoa
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 3 to 4 tablespoons milk

1. 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.
2. Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
3. . Bake at 350u0b0 for 13-16 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4. For frosting, in a small bowl, combine the butter, confectioners' sugar, cocoa and extract. Add enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over cookies.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/frosted-cocoa-cookies/ (may not work)