Dorothy Jones
@dorjon
Frosted Italian Chocolate Cookies
Deliciously rich and spiced chocolate cookies topped with a creamy orange frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Details
- Cuisine:italian
- Meal Type:snack
- Difficulty:hard
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:party
- Ingredients:20
- Views:4
Recipe Information
- Prep time6 min.
- Cook time30 min.
- Total time36 min.
- Servings120
Ingredients
- 7 cups
- 2 cups
- 1 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 1 1/2 teaspoons
- 1 1/2 teaspoons
- 1 1/2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 1
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 5
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 4 ounces
- 1/2 cup
- 3 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon
- 3 cups
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Frosted Italian Chocolate Cookies.
Step 1
Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C), setting the stage for some delicious baking.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and salt.
Step 3
Give it a good whisk to blend everything together, then stir in the fragrant orange zest for a burst of citrusy flavor.
Step 4
Next, using your hands, mix in the vegetable shortening and margarine until the mixture takes on a crumbly texture, reminiscent of coarse sand.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until they become light and foamy.
Step 6
Pour this airy egg mixture into your flour blend, along with 1/4 cup of fresh orange juice and 1/4 cup of milk.
Step 7
Now, it’s time to get your hands in there! Knead the dough right in the bowl until it’s well combined, firm, and no longer sticky—this should take about 8 minutes.
Step 8
Once your dough is ready, gently knead in the softened cream cheese and the chopped walnuts, adding a delightful richness and crunch.
Step 9
Shape the dough into balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and place them on ungreased baking sheets, giving them a little space to spread.
Step 10
Bake these delightful cookies in your preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until they’re lightly browned and your kitchen is filled with a heavenly aroma.
Step 11
Once baked, let them cool on wire racks, giving them a moment to rest.
Step 12
For the frosting, mix together 3 tablespoons of milk, 1 teaspoon of orange juice, and 1 cup of confectioners' sugar until it’s smooth and creamy.
Step 13
Gradually add the remaining confectioners' sugar until your frosting is thick enough to drizzle slowly from a spoon.
Step 14
Now comes the fun part! Dip the tops of your cooled cookies into the luscious frosting and place them on racks with wax paper underneath to catch any drips.
Step 15
Allow the cookies to dry for about 8 hours, or even overnight, so the frosting sets perfectly.
Step 16
Enjoy the anticipation as you wait for these delightful treats to be ready to share!.