Italian Chocolate Chip Cookies
Embark on a delightful baking journey with these Italian Chocolate Chip Cookies, affectionately known as 'meatball cookies' in some families. These cookies, rich with the warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, are generously studded with chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts, making them a perfect treat for any occasion, especially cherished during the Christmas season. Prepare to create a batch that will fill your home with irresistible aromas and bring joy to every palate.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
12 g
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Cholesterol
6 mg
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Fiber
1 g
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Protein
2 g
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Saturated Fat
2 g
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Sodium
37 mg
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Sugar
4 g
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Fat
4 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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5 mins
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
02 Step
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7 mins
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter and milk. Cook until melted, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool. (Cook time: 5-7 minutes)
03 Step
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3 mins
In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. (Prep time: 3 minutes)
04 Step
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20 mins
Stir in the milk mixture by hand until the dough is firm and not tacky. Mix in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Roll the dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and place onto the prepared cookie sheets. These cookies do not spread much, so you can place them fairly close together. (Prep time: 15-20 minutes)
05 Step
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25 mins
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm. (Bake time: 20-25 minutes)
06 Step
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30 mins
Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks. Glaze with a thin confectioners' icing when cool to preserve freshness. (Cooling time: 30 minutes)
For a richer flavor, consider using brown butter instead of melted butter.
Feel free to experiment with different types of nuts or chocolate chips to customize the recipe.
To keep the cookies fresh for longer, store them in an airtight container after glazing.
For a festive touch, decorate the glazed cookies with sprinkles or chopped nuts.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
3.9/ 5 ( 14 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
Royce Jaskolski
May 14, 2025The recipe was easy to follow, and the cookies turned out perfectly. Thank you!
Ernest Zemlak
Apr 8, 2025I added a pinch of sea salt to the dough, and it really enhanced the flavor.
Major Larson
Mar 20, 2025These cookies are amazing! The spices give them such a warm, comforting flavor.
Erwin Raynor
Dec 29, 2024I made these for Christmas last year, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.