Glazed Italian Spice Cookies |
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 90 |
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These cute little balls give you a soft, cake-like option for your Christmas cookie tray. The creamy almond glaze spread on top makes them extra yummy. Ingredients:
1 cup shortening |
1-1/4 cups sugar |
3 eggs |
1 cup milk |
5 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons baking cocoa |
5 teaspoons baking powder |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves |
1/4 teaspoon baking soda |
1 cup finely chopped pecans |
glaze: |
6 tablespoons butter, softened |
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar |
3 tablespoons milk |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/4 teaspoon almond extract |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and milk. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans.
2. Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until edges are set. Remove to wire racks to cool.
3. For glaze, in a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add the confectionersâ sugar, milk, and extracts; beat until smooth. Spread over cooled cookies. Yield: 7-1/2 dozen.
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