MEATBALL COOKIES
Italian, Christmas cookie, round, chocolate and spicy. The smell always gets me charged for the holidays. The taste puts you in heaven.
Provided by Sheri DeVito-Mariotto
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- Cream the butter margarine or shortening, white sugar, eggs and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, stir the flour, 2/3 cup cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices. Add flour mixture to butter mixture. If too sticky add more flour, if too dry add a little milk. Add nuts and mix with hands. Must be of consistency to roll into little 1/2 - 1 inch balls.
- After you have cookie dough to handling consistency by adjusting it with either the flour or milk, roll into little balls, place on the cookie sheet and bake for about 10-12 minutes, cookie should be firm. Do not overcook. Remove from oven, let rest on the sheet for a few moments and remove to wax paper. When cool, frost with confectioner's sugar and cocoa glaze.
- To Make Glaze: Combine 4 cups confectioner's sugar, 1/4 cup cocoa, add about 1/2 cup milk. Consistency should be of a glaze. Pour small amount of glaze over each cookie (about 1 tsp.). Decorate with sprinkles while glaze is still wet.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.9 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 196.6 mg, Sugar 26.1 g
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M ali_khan110
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.
Kris Lastname
[email protected]These cookies were a great way to use up some leftover ground beef. They were quick and easy to make, and they tasted great!
Malik Naseeb678
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a hit. They're perfect for any occasion.
Naveed Anjum
[email protected]These cookies were a little too greasy for my taste, but they were still good.
Opoku Cynthia
[email protected]I made these cookies for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best cookies he's ever had.
MartyBoi
[email protected]These cookies were a fun and easy way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.
Ajharul Islam
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect. They're a great snack or appetizer.
Xavier Ordonez
[email protected]These cookies were a disappointment. They were dry and bland. I would not recommend them.
Harley Hill
[email protected]The cookies were easy to make and turned out great! I used a combination of ground beef and ground pork, and they were very flavorful.
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[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.
Sher Muhammad
[email protected]The cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I would probably use less sugar next time.
Bareera Syed
[email protected]These cookies were a hit with my family! They were easy to make and tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again.