Cocoa Meltaways Recipes

COCOA MELTAWAY COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325 degrees F.
• In large bowl, cream 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 cup butter until light and fluffy.
• Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
• Add flour, cornstarch and cocoa to creamed mixture.
• Blend at low speed until all ingredients are moistened.
• Add pecans and vanilla; mix well.
• If necessary, refrigerate dough 30 minutes for easier handling.
• Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
• Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake at 325 degrees F.
• for 8 to 12 minutes or until set.
• Cool 1 minute; carefully remove from cookie sheets.
• Cool completely.
• FOR THE FROSTING: In a small bowl, combine all frosting ingredients unil smooth.
• Frost cooled cookies.
• Allow frosting to set before storing.
• 3 dozen cookies.

COCOA MELTAWAYS....

Steps:

• Cream powdered sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
• add the flour, cornstarch and cocoa and beat at low speed until moistened.
• add pecans and vanilla.
• Mix well and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
• Shape into 1" balls.
• Place 2" apart on cookie sheet.
• Bake at 325 deg for 8-12 minutes.
• Cool 1 minutes and remove from cookie sheet to cool completely.
• Mix Frosting and frost cookies and allow to set.

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE MELTAWAYS

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 1-1/2 minutes; stir. Microwave, uncovered, on high 30 seconds longer; stir until smooth. , Pour into miniature muffin liners. Place on a baking sheet; refrigerate until set. Store in the refrigerator.