🍫 Italian Toto Cookies (Chocolate Spice Cookies)

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🍫 Italian Toto Cookies (Chocolate Spice Cookies)




These Italian Toto Cookies — also called Tuttu, Totò, or Italian Chocolate Balls — are classic holiday cookies full of warm spices, cocoa, and a hint of orange. They’re tender, cake-like cookies dipped in a sweet chocolate glaze and sprinkled with festive nonpareils.

A traditional Sicilian and Italian-American Christmas favorite, these cookies fill your kitchen with cozy aromas and make a beautiful addition to any cookie platter. 🎄✨

☕ Rich, spiced, and dipped in chocolate — these little cookies taste like Italian Christmas magic.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • 🍪 Traditional Italian flavor — cocoa, cinnamon, and cloves

  • 🎄 Perfect for holiday cookie exchanges

  • 🍊 Hint of citrus for balance and aroma

  • 🍫 Covered in glossy chocolate icing — and so pretty!

🧂 Ingredients

For the Cookies:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 tbsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • ½ tsp ground cloves

  • ½ tsp nutmeg

  • ¾ cup sugar

  • ½ cup butter, softened

  • 3 large eggs

  • ¼ cup milk

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp orange zest (optional)

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)

For the Chocolate Glaze:

  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar

  • ¼ cup cocoa powder

  • 3–4 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Sprinkles or nonpareils for garnish

🍴 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.

  3. Cream butter and sugar: In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and orange zest.

  4. Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, alternating with milk, until a soft dough forms. Stir in nuts if using.

  5. Shape and bake: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until set but still soft. Cool completely.

  6. Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, cocoa, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

  7. Dip and decorate: Dip tops of cookies in chocolate glaze, let excess drip off, and top with sprinkles. Allow icing to set before storing.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Add a splash of espresso to the glaze for deeper flavor.

  • Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days — they get even better!

  • Freeze unglazed cookies for up to 2 months, then thaw and frost before serving.

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