Chocolate meatball cookies

A chocolate cookie unlike any other.

These Italian cookies have been tried and tested by at least four generations. They're simple to make and always a crowd-pleasing cookie for the holidays.

If you grew up in an Italian household or had friends who did, then you're probably familiar with "meatball cookies." For those of you who aren't, a meatball cookie is just an Italian cookie that's shaped like a meatball. Our Chocolate Meatball Cookies are a great addition to any holiday cookie platter and can spark up some fun conversation!

Meatball cookies are an easy and delicious Italian-American chocolate spice cookie with chocolate chips, walnuts, raisins, and a sweet icing.

My Italian Grandma's Chocolate Meatball Cookie Recipe

For the Holiday Cookie Exchange, I was paired up with Jess! She sent along her recipe for Italian Chocolate Meatball Cookies. I made a few changes to accomodate what I had on hand along with adjust…

This is a vintage chocolate spice cookie referred to meatball cookies on an Italian Wedding Tray or during the Christmas Holiday season. The cookie is iced with white thick frosting and laced with cinnamon spice.

The Chocolate Italian Meatball Cookie is quintessential Christmas!

These Chocolate Ball Cookies are a Christmas staple in our Italian household! My family and I make them every year a few weeks before Christmas.

These Italian chocolate cookies are the perfect treat to bring to a cookie swap, holiday party, or to pack up and give as gifts this holiday season.