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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Home Town: Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA

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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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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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JADEN316

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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

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Living In: Chicago, Illinois, USA

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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

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2006

Very good recipe. I added some mini chocolate chips.

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JASTEN10

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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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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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Home Town: Hopedale, Massachusetts, USA

Living In: Holden, Massachusetts, USA

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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

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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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Home Town: Buffalo, New York, USA

Living In: Maine, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2005

I was looking for a recipe that was like an old italian friend had made. This was it. It reminded me of holidays past. I didn't use all the amounts of spices and now i wished I had. My husband remembers these from when his mother made them. He just loved them. Thanks again, very good, Karen

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Karen

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Home Town: Monterey, California, USA

Living In: Tuolumne, California, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2005

OH MY GOD!!! I HAVE BEEN LOOKING EVERYWHERE FOR THIS RECIPE. I WAS LACKING 3 INGREDIENTS NUTMEG, ALLSPICE AND CINN. BRINGS BACK GREAT CHILDHOOD MEMORIES. THANKS A BUNCH MY FAMILY IS FINALLY HAPPY!!!

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CHEEPAH

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Reviewed: Dec. 3, 2005

Excellent combination of chocolate and spices. They absolutely melt in your mouth! Dough was very easy to work with. I made them a little on the smaller side so they would look a little dantier and they looked absolutely wonderful. I will definately be making these again. Excellent recipe!

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CGIO67

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2005

This is a great recipe for my favorite Christmas cookie--it brings back wonderful childhood memories. I remembered the flavor of theses cookies but I didn't know what they were called, so I had a difficult time finding a recipe. Imagine my surprise when I stumbled across the "Meatball Cookies" recipe!? Everyone laughs when I tell them the name, but they look so pretty that they try them anyway. I have made this recipe every year since finding it here and it is always a hit. If you like spices, you will LOVE this recipe.

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Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2005

Loved the recipe and so did my co-workers.I will make this again!!

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Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2005

Very unique flavor. I would suggest eating these cookies as soon as possible becasue they don't freeze well and the flavor diminishes with time. Instead of making a glaze, I simply brushed them with melted chocolate chips and that turned out well.

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Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2004

This was the 1st time I made this cookies, but it won't be the last. I cooked for exactly 10 min., and they were nice and soft on the inside. A nice spiciness, but not too strong. I loved these cookies - but several people I shared them with did not (the spiciness).

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Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2004

I too grew up on this recipe! I hadn't had these cookies in years until I found the recipe here. Now my grandchildren are enjoying these cookies. Thanks

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Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2004

I already have a lot of excellent Christmas cookie recipes so really didn't need another, but I wanted something different and this is it. I made it twice last year and they disappeared. Will be making them every year now. They're easy to make and taste great following the recipe as written.

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FROGGYOGA

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Reviewed: Mar. 12, 2004

good cookies. without the icing, they're pretty spicy. with the icing, they taste more chocolate-y.

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