italian chocolate mostaccioli cookies

Name: Italian Chocolate Mostaccioli Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ## COOKIE DOUGH; 3 - eggs; 1 cup(s) sugar; 3/4 cup(s) cream; 1/2 cup(s) oil; 3 tablespoon(s) baking pow; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon(s) nutmeg; 8 tablespoon(s) unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon(s) pure vanilla extract; 5 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1/4 cup(s) chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds are traditional) (the nuts are optional); 1 cup(s) mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional and not traditional); ## CHOCOLATE COOKIE GLAZE-YOU CAN ALSO JUST MAKE IT AS A SIMPLE WHITE GLAZE AS WELL; 1 tablespoon(s) unsweetened cocoa powder (optional); 1 teaspoon(s) pure vanilla extract; 2 tablespoon(s) milk; - enough powdered sugar to make a drizzle consistency glaze; - non pariels for decorating (optional)

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Annamaria Settanni McDonald

Brooklyn, OH

Updated on Dec 14, 2011

These are a unique blend of flavors. Chocolate, Cloves and Cinnamon. You will see these cookies in round balls or in diamond shape to resemble the Mostaccioli pasta shape, hence the name. You can roll out the dough and make a diamond shape and be all fancy about them but usually they are made in balls. They are a staple on an Italian Cookie tray especially during the holidays and any other special event. The taste is unique and sometimes required but if you give them a chance you'll sure to love them as many generations of Italians have. They are also a staple Italian Christmas cookie.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 10 Min

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yield Makes Alot

Ingredients

COOKIE DOUGH
3 - eggs
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup cream
1/2 cup oil
3 tablespoons baking pow
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
8 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
5 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds are traditional) (the nuts are optional)
1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional and not traditional)
CHOCOLATE COOKIE GLAZE-YOU CAN ALSO JUST MAKE IT AS A SIMPLE WHITE GLAZE AS WELL
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
- enough powdered sugar to make a drizzle consistency glaze
- non pariels for decorating (optional)

How To Make italian chocolate mostaccioli cookies

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375'F

Step 2

In a bowl, blend all the ingredients EXCEPT flour. Beat with an electric mixer, then slowly add the flour and stiff dough will form, you may want to do the rest by hand if you don't have a stand mixer. Add nuts which are optional but recommended which are traditional. Also this is where you would add the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, which aren't traditional but add some decadent chocolate flavor.
Step 3

Roll into 1 1/2 teaspoon balls and place on parchment lined cookie sheets. Bake for about 7-10 minutes just when cookies look like they begin to crack. Make sure not to over bake or they will dry out.
Step 4

Remove cookies when done and place on a cooling rack or cooling sheet until completely cool and then begin next step to glaze cookies.
Step 5

Mix ingredients for glaze until you get a glazey spreading consistency. Dip top part of cookie into glaze and place on lined cookie sheets, you may leave them as is or sprinkle with colored non pariels. Leave cookies so that the glaze may thoroughly dry. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve or place on platters.
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