ITALIAN CHOCOLATE PEPPER COOKIES 
4 c. flour
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. black pepper
1 c. cocoa
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
1 pt. milk (2 c.)

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Mix all dry ingredients in large bowl or pan. Make hole in center, add shortening and milk. Mix by hand. It will be very sticky.

Roll or spoon into small balls, size of walnuts.

Bake at 350 to 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. When cooled, dip in chocolate or white frosting.

recipe reviews
Italian Chocolate Pepper Cookies
 #18201
 Patricia says:
This recipe makes several dozen. I was able to make them fast for World Fair at my daughter's school. I didn't frost them, but added sprinkles before I baked them and they were a hit! I do recommend a moist frosting for these and I would have if I had the time. They have a nice flavor but are a bit dry without the frosting.
 #35339
 Unknown (Arizona) says:
Yuck! They have a bit of a kick, maybe "a little" sweetness, but in general, dry and "chewy" (not in a good way) at the same time. Maybe would be good with ice cream.

(Mom made them - having a hankering for something sweet- filled with love though- :) Despite results, thanks Mom)
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 Wanda Walker (New York) says:
This is the best pepperball cookie recipe ever. Better then a bakery cheaper as well. put Duncan Hines frosting on them with a candied cherry.
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 Jennifer (Pennsylvania) says:
I made this recipe and I just have to say that they turned out perfect! They were moist and delicious with a wonderful flavor. Half the a batch I made normal and the other half u added raisins too. Some still I added toasted almond slices to the top. All delicious. 5 rating from me.
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 Mary Batcha (Pennsylvania) says:
Great recipe... would use a little more pepper... but everybody loves them!
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 Kathy (Pennsylvania) says:
No eggs?

 

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