Italian Chocolate Spice Cookies Recipe

Name: Italian Chocolate Spice Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 1/2 cup 2% milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 2-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 teaspoons light corn syrup; 3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk; Sprinkles, optional

Servings: persons

3/4 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk
Sprinkles, optional

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, milk and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and cloves; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in walnuts.
2
Shape level tablespoons of dough into balls; place 1 in. apart on ungreased
3
. Bake until bottoms are light brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4
For glaze, in a large bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, corn syrup and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Dip tops of cookies into glaze; if desired, decorate with sprinkles. Let stand until set. Store between pieces of waxed paper in airtight containers.

1164

kcal

Calories

Fat

209

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, 4 large eggs, room temperature, 1/2 cup 2% milk, and more.

Yes, Italian Chocolate Spice Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Italian Chocolate Spice Cookies

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