These sweet Reginelle Cookies, also known as Italian sesame seed cookies or Regina Cookies (“Biscotti Regina” in Italian), originated in Palermo but are found all around Sicily. So you want to be really precise these are Sicilian Sesame Cookies. Whatever you call them, they are an absolute must-try! Not only are they insanely delicious, but …
Sicilian Almond Cookies or Paste Di Mandorla are perfect for Holiday Cookie Trays. These Italian Cookies are very easy to make and they disappear quickly! There are dozens if not hundreds of almond cookies in Italy. Some follow the same recipe but have a different name depending of the region of Italy where they’re coming …
Let’s not talk about canestrelli as classic shortbread cookies from Northern Italy (Liguria and Piedmont region in particular) – even though that IS true. But what is more important is this. As you put a cookie in the mouth it immediately feels like heaven. Delicious lemony flavor, super soft and butter-ly texture with a light …
Cuccidati Siciliani, also spelled as “cucciddati” are typical Italian Fig Cookies from Sicily that are made during Christmas time and big holidays. Shortbread pastry dough stuffed with soft, fragrant mix of dried figs, nuts, chocolate, candied fruit and a hint of cinnamon is what makes cuccidati cookies unforgettable from the first bite. Cuccidati Origin Speaking …
Also called Brutti Ma Buoni are traditional Italian cookies made with cooked meringue and chopped hazelnuts. Their origin is pretty vague. Some thing they were first seen in a family-owned pastry shop in Gavirate, Lombardia. Others believe they come from Piemonte region or even Emilia Romagna. Whatever the truth is all agree that they are …
Learn how to quickly make Scarcelle Pugliesi – traditional Italian Easter Cookie Cakes from Puglia decorated with a hard boiled egg. They are yeast free and very easy to make. Make them to add in your DIY holiday gift basket or package nicely and give as a small sign of goodwill to friends and neighbors. …
Can we talk girls stuff today? Because there is nothing you wouldn’t LOVE about these cookies! Sweet sponge biscuits, light and super delicate they’re just the perfect treat to spoil yourself, anytime of the day. Yep, anytime. With just about 16 calories per cookie it’s SUPER hard to resist. Luckily, you don’t have to. In …
Amaretti cookies are probably the world’s most famous Italian cookies out there. And for a good reason! Slightly crunchy on the outside they’re perfectly chewy gooey inside. With the first bite feel bitter sweet almond flavor coating your pallet. Sweet Italian wines like Passito or Moscato Dolce is the best company for amaretti, but a …
These soft and buttery Italian butter cookies are a little old-fashioned but they’re ALWAYS in season. Whip and bake the whole thing in less than 30 minutes. Easy, elegant and seriously delicious. Happy Baking!
Nutellotti are one of the easiest cookies you can make. With only 3 ingredients, and 10 minutes in the oven they are simply irresistible. I’m yet to see an Italian family that doesn’t have a jar of nutella in the cupboard. And it’s arguably one of the most addictive spreads on the PLANET! What can …
Fragrant and soft shortbread lemon cookies is a simple treat for almost any occasion. They’re a great company for your morning coffee or afternoon tea. You can even put a couple in a plastic bag and throw them in your purse. It’s always good to have something to munch on 😉 And these cookies become …
