Italian Chocolate Balls (Tuttu Balls) Recipe

Name: Italian Chocolate Balls (Tuttu Balls)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound almonds; 8 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 pound unsweetened cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 cups white sugar; 1 1/2 cups shortening; 6 eggs; 1 (6 ounce) can evaporated milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Frosting:; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1 tablespoon water, or as needed

Servings: persons

1/2 pound almonds
8 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 pound unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups white sugar
1 1/2 cups shortening
6 eggs
1 (6 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 tablespoon water, or as needed

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spread almonds onto a baking sheet.
2
Bake almonds until toasted and fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven and cool almonds slightly; chop.
3
Sift flour 2 times. Mix cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together with flour in a bowl. Beat white sugar, shortening, and eggs together in a separate bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
4
Mix creamed mixture into flour mixture. Add almonds, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract to flour mixture and mix well using your hands or a large spoon until dough holds together and is smooth. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a baking sheet.
5
Bake in the oven until bottoms are slightly brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
6
Stir confectioners' sugar and almond extract together in a bowl; add enough water to make a thin frosting. Roll cookies in the frosting and place on a wire rack to dry.

2301

kcal

Calories

Fat

424

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound almonds, 8 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 pound unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tablespoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Italian Chocolate Balls (Tuttu Balls) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Chocolate Balls (Tuttu Balls)

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Variations & substitutions

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