Monday, December 19, 2011

Italian Chocolate Cookies

Cousin Brian Smithe shared this cookie recipe with me the other day.  It is a family recipe from his mom Aunt Rosemarie, and he said they've been enjoying these cookies for as long as he can remember.

YUM!
2 Cups Sugar
1 1/2 Cups Crisco
1 Orange Zest
6 Tsp Baking Powder
1 Tsp Cloves
2 Tsp Vanilla
1/2 Cup Cocoa
1 Cup Brewed Coffee
6 Cups Flour
4 Eggs

Mix all dry ingredients. Add Crisco and mix well with hands. Beat eggs well. Add vanilla & coffee. Add nuts at this point of desired. Mix well with dry ingredients using hands. Form into balls. Bake at 350 deg for 15 min. Glaze while warm.

Glaze

3 Tbs Milk
3/4 Tsp Vanilla
2 1/4 Cups Powdered Sugar
1 1/2 Tsp Lemon Juice"

1 comment:

jendonley said...

I have this recipe from my Great Grandma Josephine! We love them every year for the holidays! You are the first person to share the exact recipe, so treasure it as I cannot find its roots anywhere...