Mocha Frosted Cookies | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/2 cup(s) vegetable shortening
• 2 ounce(s) unsweetened chocolate (2 squares)
• 1 cup(s) brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup(s) buttermilk
• 1/2 cup(s) chopped nuts, optional
• 1 cup(s) mini chocolate chips, optional
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• 2 cup(s) powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon(s) cocoa powder
• 4 tablespoon(s) butter, room temperature
• 2 tablespoon(s) instant coffee powder or espresso powder
• 1 pinch(es) salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract
• - milk or cream to thin frosting, if needed