ITALIAN FROSTED CHOCOLATE COOKIES
I make these cookies each year at Christmas. They are a favorite of family and friends. This recipe makes approximately 120 cookies.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 9h15m
Yield 120
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Whisk flour, white sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and salt in a large bowl. Stir orange zest into flour mixture. Mix vegetable shortening and margarine into dry ingredients, using your hands, until mixture is crumbly.
- Beat eggs and vanilla extract in a bowl with an electric mixer until foamy; add egg mixture, 1/4 cup orange juice, and 1/4 cup milk to flour mixture and knead dough in the bowl until thoroughly combined and dough doesn't stick to your hands, about 8 minutes. Dough will be stiff. Knead cream cheese thoroughly into dough, followed by walnuts.
- Form dough into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and place onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake cookies in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 12 to 14 minutes. Cool cookies on racks.
- Beat 3 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon orange juice, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar in a bowl until smooth; gradually beat in remaining confectioners' sugar until frosting is thick and drizzles slowly from a spoon.
- Dip tops of cookies into frosting and place frosted cookies on racks with waxed paper underneath to catch drips. Let cookies dry overnight.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.1 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 83.2 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
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Shafi Ibna Jakir
[email protected]I wouldn't recommend this recipe to anyone. The cookies were bland and the frosting was too sweet. I was really disappointed.
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[email protected]These cookies were a complete disaster. They were burnt on the outside and raw on the inside. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Wajhi Don
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but these cookies turned out really flat. They still tasted good, but they didn't look very appetizing.
Dan Freeman
[email protected]These cookies were a bit dry, but the frosting helped to make them more moist. I think I'll try adding some extra chocolate chips next time.
Tula Clemont
[email protected]I had a little trouble getting the frosting to set properly, but other than that, these cookies were delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.
Asad Khan Niazi
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try using a different frosting next time.
Janny
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They're so pretty and festive, and they taste even better than they look.
Laura Potvin
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're absolutely delicious and perfect for a special occasion.
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[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chocolate cookies, but these are an exception. They're so soft and chewy, and the frosting is the perfect balance of sweet and creamy.
Arasalan Ali
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! I've never had anything like them before. The chocolate flavor is so rich and the frosting is to die for.
Ishmail Khavikha
[email protected]I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're soft and chewy, with a delicious chocolate flavor. The frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Amjad Nizamani
[email protected]These cookies are so good! I love the combination of chocolate and frosting. They're perfect for a special occasion or just a sweet treat.
Peter Azawi
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these cookies were to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe without any problems. The cookies turned out perfectly and tasted amazing.
Saratu Anthony
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent, and the frosting is perfectly sweet and creamy. I'll definitely be making these again.
zainrana
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a favorite. They're soft and chewy, with just the right amount of frosting. I love that they're not too sweet, so I can enjoy them without feeling guilty.
Faisal Jesmin
[email protected]These Italian Frosted Chocolate Cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and turned out beautifully. The frosting was the perfect complement to the rich chocolate flavor of the cookies.