Ingredients
1/2 cup baking cocoa1/2 cup canola oil1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup molasses1/4 to 1/3 cup water1 large egg3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground clovesPinch ground nutmegPinch saltFROSTING:6 tablespoons butter, softened3 cups confectioners’ sugar3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk3/4 teaspoon vanilla extractPinch saltAssorted jimmies
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix cocoa and oil until smooth. Beat in brown sugar, molasses, 1/4 cup water and egg. In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, spices and salt; gradually beat into cocoa mixture. If necessary, add additional water to form a stiff dough.
Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface; knead a few times, forming a smooth dough. Divide dough in half; roll each portion to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. doughnut cutter. Place
doughnut and doughnut-hole cutouts 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake 7-9 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
In a bowl, beat butter, confectioners’ sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, vanilla and salt until smooth. If necessary, beat in additional milk to reach spreading consistency. Spread over cookies. Sprinkle with jimmies. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.
