DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheets with no-stick cooking spray. In large bowl, mix cookie dough, cocoa and 2 Tbsp. of the flavored syrup with wooden spoon or knead with hands until well blended. Stir in ³/₄ C. of the nuts. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto cookie sheets.
2. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until edges are set. Cool 5 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat powdered sugar, butter, remaining 2 Tbsp. flavored syrup, vanilla and enough milk for desired frosting consistency with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes or until smooth.
4. Frost cooled cookies; sprinkle with remaining ¹/₂ C. nuts. Store loosely covered.