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Italian Toto Cookies Recipe

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Italian Toto Cookies are rich, chocolatey cookies infused with warm spices like cinnamon and cloves, studded with chopped walnuts, and finished with a sweet whiskey or rum-flavored icing. These traditional cookies have a tender crumb and a luxurious, slightly spiced flavor profile, perfect for enjoying with coffee or as a delightful treat any time of day.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 additional egg white
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped

Icing

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon whiskey or rum

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: Sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, ground cloves, cinnamon, and salt in a medium-sized bowl to ensure a uniform mixture and remove any lumps.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, beat the room temperature butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the milk while continuing to beat, then mix in the whole egg followed by the additional egg white and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix to maintain the cookies’ tender texture. Fold in the finely chopped walnuts evenly throughout the dough.
  4. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up, which helps in rolling out and prevents the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
  5. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an ungreased baking sheet with parchment paper or simply use it as is.
  6. Shape the Cookies: Roll the chilled dough into balls about 1-inch in diameter. Place them on the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  7. Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, until the cookies are set and slightly firm to the touch but still soft in the center.
  8. Prepare and Apply Icing: While the cookies cool, mix the powdered sugar, milk, and whiskey or rum in a small bowl until smooth to create a glaze. Once the cookies have cooled completely, drizzle or spread the icing over the tops for a sweet, flavorful finish.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is at room temperature to achieve a smooth batter.
  • Chilling the dough helps maintain the cookie shape during baking.
  • Use finely chopped walnuts to distribute evenly throughout the dough.
  • Adjust the amount of milk in the icing if needed to achieve your desired glaze consistency.
  • For a non-alcoholic version, substitute whiskey or rum with vanilla extract in the icing.

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