CHOCOLATE DROPS

FOR THE COOKIES:
1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
3/4 cup sour milk
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla
1 3/4 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
FOR THE CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
1 tablespoon margarine
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons warm water

TO MAKE THE COOKIES:
Cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, then cooled chocolate. Stir in sour milk and vanilla. Add flour, salt and baking soda. Stir in nuts. Chill the dough at least 1 hour.

WHEN READY TO BAKE:
Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Place about two inches apart.

Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 8 to 10 minutes or until no imprint stays when you touch the top. Cool completely before frosting cookies.

TO MAKE THE CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
Melt margarine and unsweetened chocolate in the microwave or over low heat. Add powdered sugar and warm water. Stir until smooth and easy to spread, adding a few extra drops of water if necessary.

Frost cookies to add the finishing touch to the Chocolate Drops.

Makes 4 dozen
Adapted from source: Every 1 A Winner by Sue-Ann K. Dondlinger