TATUS (TOTOS ITALIAN CHOCOLATE COOKIES)
A wonderful Italian Christmas cookie that tastes of the holidays. This recipe is what happens when a chocolate cookie meets a spice cookie. The cookie is thick, chewy, soft, and cake-like. Not super sweet you taste cloves and cinnamon, but they're not overpowering. Dipping the cookies in a glaze adds the needed sweetness and is...
Provided by Anne Bruscato Nunez
Categories Cookies
Time 38m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine dry ingredients. Set aside.
- 2. In a mixer, beat eggs. Add shortening and sugar, mix until combined.
- 3. Add chocolate syrup and beat until smooth.
- 4. Incorporate dry ingredients and stir just until combined. (Do not overmix).
- 5. Fold in pecans. Refrigerate dough for about an hour to reduce stickiness and make it easier to roll.
- 6. Roll into small balls (about 1 inch) and bake for 8 minutes. Do not overbake.
- 7. Once cookies are cool, mix glaze to desired consistency.
- 8. Dip tops in the glaze.
- 9. Allow icing to completely dry.
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Moss
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're always a crowd-pleaser.
Sweet P Eddie Boy 210
[email protected]I love these cookies! I always have a batch in the freezer so I can enjoy them whenever I want.
Dora Boyd
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're perfect for parties or just for a snack.
DinoVerse
[email protected]I'm allergic to hazelnuts, so I substituted chopped walnuts. The cookies were still delicious!
Jaleeyah Livingston
[email protected]The cookies were a bit dry. I think I'll try adding some extra butter next time.
Nagudi Lukiya
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
jummy Vazques
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chocolate cookies, but these were really good. The hazelnut flavor was a nice touch.
Robert Whitworth
[email protected]Easy to make and absolutely delicious! The cookies were a perfect balance of chocolate and nuts.
adino adonai
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! I love the soft and chewy texture. The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent.
Javed Jewellers Kharan
[email protected]These cookies were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love the combination of chocolate and hazelnuts.