Cry Baby Cookies

from Sandy Wolske

My mother got this recipe from my Great Grandmother Foster and makes them at Christmas. I really look forward to having some each year.

– Sandy Wolske, Advertising Coordinator/Graphic Designer

Cry Baby Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 c. butter softened
  • 2 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tsp. vanilla
  • 3 c. flour
  • 1 c. cocoa
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 stick butter softened
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • Powdered sugar
  • Walnut halves

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cream together 1 c. butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs and 3 tsp. vanilla and mix.
  • Combine flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and baking soda.
  • Add flour mixture to creamed mixture until completely incorporated.
  • Roll into balls and place on parchment paper covered cookie sheet. Flatten balls with palm of hand.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool.
  • Mix together cream cheese, 1/2 stick butter and 1/2 tsp. vanilla. Add powdered sugar to spreading consistency.
  • Ice cooled cookies and top each with a walnut half. Makes 6 dozen.