DODO (CHOCOLATE HOLIDAY COOKIES)

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I didn't know I was in need of a chocolate Italian cookie, unitl I read a request for one on the discussion board. I felt a kinship with the recipe and immediately made it.The cookie tasted just like Christmas to me. It is a beautiful addition to any cookie tray. KimD supplied this recipe found on the internet.These freeze well or stay for two weeks in a Tupperware in the refrigerator.

Provided by Roxygirl in Colorado

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups flour
1 3/4 cups sugar, plus
4 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon clove
3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon baking soda
6 tablespoons cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup margarine
1 teaspoon extract (vanilla, almond, or anise)
1/2 cup nuts (I rolled my cookie balls in the nuts _about 1-1/2 cups) (optional)

Steps:

  • Sift the dry ingredients together.
  • Heat the milk until very warm but not boiling and melt the shortening in the milk.
  • Let it cool and add in the dry ingredients.
  • Add the nuts if desired.
  • Roll in 1-inch balls and bake in a preheated 375° oven for about 12 minutes.
  • Frost with the following recipe.
  • Frosting.
  • 1-cup confectioners' sugar.
  • Milk.
  • 1-teaspoon anise or vanilla extract (I made two icings and use anise and vanilla flavorings).
  • Mix confectioners' sugar with enough milk to make the icing spreadable.
  • Mix in anise or vanilla extract and frost the cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 2.1, Sodium 226.8, Carbohydrate 49, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 23.1, Protein 4.2

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