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Italian Chocolate Spice Cookies (Tetu)
These Italian chocolate spice cookies are soft, tender, and warm with spices that instantly taste like the holidays. They’re simple to make, filled with nostalgia and perfect for sharing all season long.
👥 36 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- baking sheet
- oven
- bowl
- spatula
- knife
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Bake the Cookies
2
Preheat the oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
3
Add the shortening, oil and sugar in a large bowl and mix to combine, then mix in the eggs one at a time.
eggs2
4
Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, walnuts and chocolate chips (if using), then mix until combined.
ground cinnamon1 teaspoon
5
Pinch off pieces and roll into 1-inch balls. Arrange on the baking sheets with slight space between (they will not spread much).
6
Bake until the cookies look set, puffed and dry on the surface but still feel soft when gently pressed, about ⏱️ 10-15 minutes.
7
Cool completely before icing so the frosting sets rather than melting.
8
Make the Icing and Assemble
9
Add the melted butter to a bowl, then stir in the cocoa until smooth and glossy.
10
Add half of the powdered sugar, then half of the milk and beat until combined. Add the remaining powdered sugar and milk, then beat until smooth and spreadable. Stir in the vanilla.
milk (plus 2 teaspoons or more if needed)2 tablespoons
11
Spread the icing over the cooled cookies with a small spatula or knife.
12
While the icing is still soft, press a walnut half on top if desired. Let the icing set before storing.
Nutrition Facts
calories
162 kcal
fat Content
10 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
11 g
sodium Content
60 mg
protein Content
2 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
13 mg
carbohydrate Content
18 g
saturated Fat Content
3 g
unsaturated Fat Content
6 g
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