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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed: Apr. 15, 2008
They tasted good but everyone thought they were gingerbread cookies. I might make them again if I get the chance. They smelled awesome! I'm going to make them again this year just because they smelled so good.
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SnowBunny28
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed: Mar. 11, 2008
I really did not care for the flavor of these cookies. I thought the chocolate and spice would be a nice change, but it didn't jive with anybody who tried them. I tried one right out of the oven (they smell really good) and was really disappointed. I thought it would be better once I frosted it, but it only improved a little. I don't think I will make these again.
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muggle516
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Moorhead, Minnesota, USA
Living In: Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2007
THese are ok. I won't make them again. The frosting is too much. The cookie itself it too spicy. The chocolate taste funny with the spices. Nothing is really meshing well here. My husband isn't excited he has to help me get rid of them. He would much rather eat the other cookies I made.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2007
I almost didn't try this recipe due to the name, but once I saw the ingredients I realized it was probably the recipe I had hoped to find. I was looking for an Italian chocolate spice cookie one of grandmother's neighbors made when I was a child. I think this is actually better; at least it is more moist than I remember. Those I had way back when were not frosted, but dipped in a 10X sugar glaze and set out to dry before storing. That's what I did, and they were tremendous. My (very Italian) mom loved them, as did my picky Irish husband.
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jteam
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Living In: Rockford, Illinois, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed: Jun. 4, 2007
Incredible! Totally authentic and perfect for dunking (coffee NOT milk, please). I will certainly be adding these to my list of favorites.
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sweetjunkie
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Living In: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed: Mar. 19, 2007
These smell like Christmas as they're baking. The taste is unique; the spices compliment the cocoa and vice versa. I shared these with my co-workers and several of them requested the recipe. If spicy flavors aren't your thing, find a traditional chocolate cookie. Otherwise, try something new and different, like I did, and hopefully be pleasantly surprised.
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psi1497
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Barboursville, West Virginia, USA
Living In: Hurricane, West Virginia, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed: Feb. 2, 2007
My Italian grandma used to make these cookies all year round. This is exactly the taste we remembered! I made a batch and surprised my dad on his birthday. He hadn't had them in many years and they met with his approval! Thank you for this recipe!
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IMLIZARD
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Cooking Level: Expert
Home Town: Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2007
What a wonderful cookie! I made 3 batches--one for home, one for holiday gift boxes and one to freeze. They were a big hit with everyone! The combination of the chocolate and the spices is delicious. A great cookie with afternoon tea!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2006
I grew up eating these cookies baked by an Italian neighbor and have been trying to find a recipe for years. I knew that the recipes included cinnamon and some other spices that I could tase just a hint of. I made a batch of these according to the recipe and had to start over. I found the spice quantities to be over powering. However, with the second batch, I cut the spice quantities in half and they seemed much better. Overall, once I made the adjustments, the cookies were a hit; easy to prepare and delicious!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2006
Recieved many compliments by those who tried it and was a favorite on my cookie tray. Both my grandfather and sister could not stay away and my grandfather asked to keep the leftovers.
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Rachel P
Cooking Level: Beginning
Living In: Chicago, Illinois, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
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Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2006
i think i'm one of the first to give this a bad review. no one seemed to care for these at all unfortunetly. probably just not our thing. sorry!.
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terka
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Living In: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2006
Very good recipe. I added some mini chocolate chips.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
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Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2006
These are quite good! The dough was very easy to work with, and the spices are nice. I felt that the chocolate taste was a bit muted, but these are very good nonetheless! The glaze was a nice touch too.
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WMJEFFER
Cooking Level: Intermediate
Living In: Williamsburg, Virginia, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2006
Excellent! These cookies are my trademark, and this recipe is as good as mine! :-) My recipe's slightly different though (oil, not butter, different measurements, white icing...) but the cookies are extremely similar and absolutely wonderful.
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Christine M
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Hopedale, Massachusetts, USA
Living In: Holden, Massachusetts, USA
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed: May 25, 2006
Very good cookies, my first real taste of spiced chocolate baked goods. Definitely worth a try if you're willing to experiment with something a little different.
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Anna Dunster
Cooking Level: Intermediate
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.46 star rating.
Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2006
I made these for Christmas, and my family raved over them. My boyfriend's Italian mother said that they are the same cookies her old Italian aunts make for wedding spreads. She gave me a tip, that adding a bit of red food dye to the frosting will give it a shinier appearance. Other than that, these cookies tasted perfect, they'll definitely be made again next year.
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MYTHMANIAC
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Cooking Level: Intermediate
Home Town: Buffalo, New York, USA