10min · 10 servings Measurments: • 3/4 cup butter • 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar (light or dark) • 1/2 cup white granulated sugar • 1 large egg • 2 tsp of vanilla extract • 1 tbsp molasses (optional but highly recommended) • 1 tbsp red food coloring • 2 cups of All-purpose flour • 1 tsp baking soda • 1/2 tsp baking powder • 1/4 tsp of salt (optional if you used salted butter) • 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 tbsp expresso powder (optional) Frosting • 1/2 cup butter • 1/4 cup shortening (crisco) (you can substitute with more butter) • 3 cup powdered sugar • 4 tbsp heavy cream (or 2 tbsp milk) • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Topping: • crumble a cookie once fresh out of the oven