MEATBALL COOKIES

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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

3 cups all-purpose flour
⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 eggs
½ cup butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup milk

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

M ali_khan110
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These cookies were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Kris Lastname
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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
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a hit. They're perfect for any occasion.


Naveed Anjum
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These cookies were a little too greasy for my taste, but they were still good.


Opoku Cynthia
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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
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These cookies were a fun and easy way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Ajharul Islam
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect. They're a great snack or appetizer.


Xavier Ordonez
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These cookies were a disappointment. They were dry and bland. I would not recommend them.


Harley Hill
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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.


Hrrhh hdhff
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Sher Muhammad
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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
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They were easy to make and tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again.