These flavorful cookies are perfect for a mid-morning treat!

Chocolate Maple Cookies

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups shortening
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
5 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Frosting:

2 ounces semisweet chocolate
1 tablespoon butter
1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1/4 cup milk

Directions

~In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and maple flavoring. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.

~Drop by teaspoonfuls two inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for eight to 10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

~For frosting — in a microwave, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in confectioners’ sugar and milk until smooth. Spread over cooled cookies.

~Makes four dozen.