Chocolate Meatball Cookies
- MAKES
- 28
- COOK TIME
- 8 Min
If you grew up in an Italian household or had friends who did, then you're probably familiar with "meatball cookies." For those of you who aren't, a meatball cookie is just an Italian cookie that's shaped like a meatball. Our Chocolate Meatball Cookies are a great addition to any holiday cookie platter and can spark up some fun conversation!
What You'll Need
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 stick butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- ICING
- 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
- 2 tablespoon milk
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What to Do
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, 3 tablespoons cocoa, the cinnamon, ground cloves, baking powder, and baking soda; mix well. In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla until blended. Gradually add flour mixture and milk to butter mixture, beating until thoroughly combined. Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheets.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Let cool 3 minutes, then remove to wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk Icing ingredients until smooth. Dip cookies into icing and let set until icing hardens.
Notes
If you like our Chocolate Meatball Cookies, then you should check out our recipe for Italian Christmas Cookies!