Aunt Ethel’s Chocolate Cookies

This is a recipe that has been around since before I was born. A holiday favorite that my Great Aunt Ethel made.

1/2 C. margarine

1/2 c. white sugar

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla

3 level Tbsp. cocoa

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

Combine margarine, and sugar until blended. Add egg and vanilla, mix in cocoa and vegetable oil. Stir until well blended. Drop by teaspoons on a cookie sheet. ( I ALWAYS use parchment paper when baking cookies). Bake at 350 degrees 6 to 7 minutes.

After cookies are cooled, make the frosting.

1 C. powdered sugar

1/2 tsp. almond extract

2 tsp. water.

Combine all ingredients. If stiff, add 1/4 tsp. of water, one at a time. If runny, add 1 tsp. powered sugar at a time. You will want frosting consistency. Frost cookies, and try not to eat just one!