GLAZED ITALIAN SPICE COOKIES

Glazed Italian Spice Cookies image

These cute little balls give you a soft, cake-like option for your Christmas cookie tray. The creamy almond glaze spread on top makes them extra yummy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 7-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

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Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1-1/4 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 cup milk
5 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons baking cocoa
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup finely chopped pecans
GLAZE:
6 tablespoons butter, softened
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and milk. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans., Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are set. Remove to wire racks to cool., For glaze, in a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, milk, and extracts; beat until smooth. Spread over cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.