#1307 - Chocolate M and M Cookies

(by Shirley McNevich)

2 1/2 cups flour
3/4 cup Hershey's cocoa
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 sticks softened butter
3/4 cup Domino's dark brown sugar (packed)
3/4 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup hot water
1 to 2 cups regular size M & M's candies
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

In a mixer add butter, brown sugar and white sugar--beat. Add eggs--beat. Add cocoa, baking powder, salt, and vanilla--beat. Add flour slowly--beat. Add hot water--beat. Remove bowl from mixer--add M & M's and chopped nuts--stir with a wooden spoon. Drop by teaspoonfuls on to greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for about 8 minutes. Let them sit on baking sheets for 2-3 minutes before removing them using a spatula. Place cookies on paper towels to cool. Do a test cookie to figure out baking time.

#986 - Fluffy Vanilla Frosting

(by Shirley McNevich)

2 1/2 cups Domino's powdered sugar (sifted)
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. vanilla
1/3 cup Crisco butter flavored shortening

In a mixer add powdered sugar and milk--beat. Add butter flavored Crisco--beat. Add almond extract and vanilla--beat until mixed, then beat on high for a few minutes until fluffy. If too thick, add a little more milk. If too runny, add a little more powdered sugar. Make sure you scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat again to make sure it's mixed well. Use a few drops of food coloring if you need a certain color for your cakes or cupcakes, then beat again.