ITALIAN PEPPER BALLS
These keep well and also freeze well. Rum or whisky works well in place of the brandy.
Provided by Diane
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 75
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Melt shortening and cool. Add in white sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa, black pepper, ground cloves, allspice and ground cinnamon. Stir in flour, baking powder and baking soda and mix well. Stir in milk, 1 ounce brandy, rum or whisky and chopped nuts.
- Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate 4-8 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Break off little pieces of dough and roll into small balls, about 3/4 inch in diameter. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes. DO NOT overbake. Remove from pan and roll in glaze.
- To Make Glaze: Combine 1/3 cup of butter, 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, 5 tablespoons cocoa, and 2 ounces of brandy, rum or whisky. Mix until smooth. Roll cooled cookies in glaze and place on waxed paper to dry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 22.5 mg, Sugar 4 g
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MD ALLAMIN
[email protected]I made these pepper balls for my family and they loved them! They were the perfect appetizer.
Bella Henri Smith doiron
[email protected]These pepper balls were delicious! I loved the combination of the sweet peppers and the savory filling. I will definitely be making them again.
Micari Dawson
[email protected]I made these pepper balls for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.
Samin sovo
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the pepper balls turned out great. They were crispy on the outside and soft and flavorful on the inside.
Sathsara Shiwanga
[email protected]These pepper balls were a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best pepper balls he's ever had.
Parmod Sah
[email protected]I've made these pepper balls a few times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.
Nahid Khan official
[email protected]These pepper balls were a great way to use up some leftover peppers. They were easy to make and they tasted great.
Mehran gull
[email protected]I made these pepper balls for my friends and they loved them! They were the perfect appetizer.
Moriah Hogan
[email protected]I loved these pepper balls! They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making them again.
Anya Vulela
[email protected]These pepper balls were delicious! I made them for a party and they were gone in minutes. I will definitely be making them again.
kami khan
[email protected]I made these pepper balls for dinner last night and they were a big hit with my family. The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.
Myarts 50
[email protected]These Italian pepper balls were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and taste delicious. I loved the combination of the sweet peppers and the savory filling.