CHOCOLATE ITALIAN WEDDING COOKIES
No one knows how or why the cookie table became a wedding tradition in Pittsburgh. Some believe the Italians started it, others the Europeans and many theorize it began during the Depression when wedding cakes weren't as common; Guests contributed cookies so the expense of an elaborate cake didn't fall on one family. Regardless of the provenance, for as long as anyone there can remember, wedding receptions have featured the tables, laden with dozens of homemade old-fashioned offerings like lady locks, pizzelles and buckeyes. These lightly-spiced chocolate-walnut cookies, part of the spread at Laura Gerrero and Luke Wiehagen's Steeltown wedding in 2009, are topped with a simple confectioners' sugar glaze and chocolate sprinkles.
Provided by Ron Lieber
Categories cookies and bars, dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 to 7 dozen cookies
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the cookies: Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, Thoroughly mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, allspice, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Add walnuts, and mix again.
- In a small saucepan, combine shortening and milk. Place over low heat until shortening melts. Remove from heat, add vanilla, and whisk to blend. Add milk mixture to flour mixture and stir until well blended. While warm, roll dough into 1- to 1 1/2-inch balls. Place about 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased or parchment paper lined baking sheets, and bake until surface is no longer shiny, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
- For icing and decorating: Place confectioners' sugar in a medium bowl and mix in enough milk to make icing just thick enough to coat the top of a cookie. Dip top of each cookie into icing, then into sprinkles, and set aside to dry. When cookies are completely dry, store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 103, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 29 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Sanyaolu Kemi
[email protected]5 stars! These cookies are amazing. I will definitely be making them again.
Annie Allen
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. They're a great way to get the whole family involved in baking.
Ibrahim Hamlouchi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but these cookies were still really good. The nuts and the powdered sugar coating really balance out the chocolate flavor.
Athuman Sankole
[email protected]I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're the perfect balance of soft and crunchy.
Nonkosi Ngcephe
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for gift-giving. They're easy to make and they always look impressive.
Dave McCarthy
[email protected]I substituted walnuts for the pecans and they were still delicious. This recipe is very versatile.
SneakyTomato
[email protected]My cookies turned out a little dry. I think I might have overbaked them. But they still tasted good.
BELLAMY
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty.
Addisalem Zelalem
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. Just a few ingredients and you have a delicious cookie that everyone will love.
Elvin Ramirez
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're easy to make and always turn out delicious.
Fofo Roro
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the combination of chocolate and nuts, and they were the perfect size for a sweet treat.