Italian Chocolate Spice Cookies
These Italian Chocolate Spice Cookies are an easy treat with a soft, cake-like texture, rich chocolate flavor, and a hint of warm spice. Made in just one bowl, this family recipe is perfect for holidays, gifting, or anytime you want a unique chocolate dessert.
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 eggs room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup butter melted and cooled
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate melted and cooled
- zest of 1 orange optional
- powdered sugar for rolling cookies
Instructions
- In a large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the eggs on medium-high speed until nice and frothy (about 3-4 minutes). Slowly add sugar. Continue to whisk until well combined and slightly thickened. The mixture will be pale yellow and light.
- Add the milk, butter, melted chocolate, vanilla extract, and zest (if using). Mix until well combined. Remove the bowl from the stand mixer.
- Sift in the dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and spices) over the mixture of wet ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until well combined. At this point, the dough will be soft.Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Take the dough out of the fridge and scoop the dough with medium-sized cookie scoop. Roll the dough into a ball with floured hands.
- Roll each dough ball into a smooth ball and then roll in a small bowl of powdered sugar (icing sugar). Place on baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Continue to roll until all of the dough is used.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until firm to the touch. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely. Enjoy slightly warm, or room temperature.
Notes
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Using room temperature ingredients (especially butter and eggs) ensures a soft and uniform cookie dough. They will also bake more evenly this way.
- Chill the Dough: Make sure to chill the cookie dough before baking to make sure the cookies hold their shape.
- Don't Overbake: You’ll need to keep an eye on them to ensure they don’t get too dark. This is sometimes tricky for chocolate cookies since they are already dark in color.
Nutrition
Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 129IU | Vitamin C: 0.001mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
