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Chocolate Italian Cookies

Jinny shared her Italian Grandmother … cookie recipes which she and her family enjoy over the years.
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1 cup cocoa
  • 4 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 1 cup raisins
Directions
  • Mix the shortening and sugar together.
  • Combine remaining ingredients. Mix together.
  • If dough is too soft, add more flour.
  • Bake at 350 , 8 to 11 minutes.

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DessertItalianCookiesPastryHolidayVegetarian