Grandma's Italian Chocolate Spice (Print-Friendly Version)
Fragrant, cocoa-rich Italian cookies with hints of nutmeg and cinnamon—perfect for winter enjoyment or holiday sharing. Family memories in every tasty morsel. Click to save.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 cup softened unsalted butter
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1 1/4 cups white sugar
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8 ounces softened cream cheese
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1 cup evaporated milk
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1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract
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4 1/2 cups plain flour
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5 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 cup plain cocoa powder
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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2 cups dark chocolate chips
→ Optional Ingredients
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1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
→ For the Glaze
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2 cups confectioners' sugar
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Enough evaporated milk to make the glaze runny
# How to Make It:
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Get your oven hot at 350°F (175°C) and put parchment paper on your cookie sheets.
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Mix the butter with white sugar in a big bowl until it looks pale and fluffy.
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Drop in the cream cheese and mix till everything blends together.
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Pour in the evaporated milk and vanilla, then stir until everything's combined well.
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Grab another bowl and mix flour, baking powder, cocoa, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg together.
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Slowly add the dry stuff to your wet mix, stirring gently until you've got nice smooth dough.
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Toss in the chocolate chips and walnuts if you want them, then fold them into the dough.
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Drop tablespoons of dough onto your cookie sheets, leaving some room between each one.
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Let them cook for 30 minutes until they're firm around the edges. Then pull them out and let them cool on wire racks.
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Mix confectioners' sugar with a bit of evaporated milk in a bowl until you get a nice runny glaze.
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Wait for the cookies to cool completely, then drizzle the glaze on top. Let it harden before you eat them.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For extra nutty flavor, try browning your walnuts in a pan before mixing them in.