Meatball Cookies

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease cookie sheets. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. If the dough seems too sticky, add a tablespoon of flour at a time until it reaches a manageable consistency. If the dough is too dry, add milk one tablespoon at a time. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Gently fold in the chopped walnuts. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Roll the dough into small balls, about 1/2 to 1 inch in diameter. Place them on the prepared cookie sheets, leaving some space between each cookie. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 12 mins Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are firm but not browned. Do not overbake. (12 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins To make the glaze, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and cocoa powder in a medium bowl. Gradually add milk, whisking until the glaze reaches a smooth, pourable consistency. Add more milk if needed to achieve the desired consistency. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Once the cookies are completely cool, spoon or drizzle the glaze over each cookie. Immediately decorate with sprinkles, if desired, before the glaze sets. (15 minutes)