Neapolitan mostaccioli, also known as “mustacciuoli”, are rhombus shaped Christmas cookies, flavored with pisto (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, star anise), covered with chocolate. There is no Neapolitan pastry shop that at Christmas does not have them on display. …
As the holiday season approaches, this recipe will add a special touch to your holiday table. Try the recipe and let me know how you liked it!!! Makes about 25 cookies For the cookies: 1/2…
A classic recipe from Sicily. Cucciddati, made with figs,raisins,dates, honey and more….. Servings: about 20 cookies (Varies based on size, I got about 4 dozen cookies out of this recipe) Prep: 1 hour Cook:12 minutes Resting time:45 minutes Total:2 hours INGREDIENTS:…
Widespread throughout Sicily, these cookies, ancestors of the panificatus of the Romans, begin to be prepared as early as the feast of the Immaculate Conception and are kept throughout the Christmas period. Cucciddati are short pastry cookies filled with…
If you want to make great Christmas cookies, this is the recipe for you. Makes:24 cookies INGREDIENTS: Cookies 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup butter, softened 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1…
Fantastic almond cookies with a great frosting. Try the recipe and let me know how you like them!!! Cookies Ingredients: ½ cup butter, softened ½ cup sugar 3 large eggs 2 tsp almond extract 2 ½ cups all-purpose…
These rainbow or tricolored cookies with a chocolate glaze are a favorite in Italian-American homes at Christmas but they are delicious any time of the year. They are a bit fussy to make but the results are a very…
Fig and almond cookies are a great fall treat: soft and full of energy, they are perfect for a September breakfast! Makes about 14 cookies INGREDIENTS DOUGH: 4 1/2 oz (130 grams) all purpose flour 1/4…