Welcome to an amazing collection of cookie recipes—a sweet celebration of tradition, flavor, and homemade goodness. Here you’ll find a variety of cookies, from classic Italian favorites like old school Biscotti and Amaretti to festive treats. You’ll also find family treasures passed down through generations. Each recipe crafted with love and designed to bring warmth, smiles, and nostalgia. Each cookie recipe has just the right amount of sweetness, crunch or chew to make this happen. Whether you’re baking for the holidays, a special occasion, or simply to satisfy a craving, these cookies are sure to delight and inspire.
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps, known for their crisp texture and bold, spicy flavor, have a long and flavorful history that dates back to medieval Europe. Originating in Germany and Scandinavia, these cookies were originally made with a blend of ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and other exotic spices that were prized during the Middle Ages. Ginger was especially valued for its warming properties and believed…
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Cinnamon Sugar Cookies
Cinnamon sugar cookies have a warm and comforting history that dates back to early European baking traditions. Cinnamon was prized as a valuable spice for its sweet and aromatic flavor. These cookies likely evolved from simple sugar cookies or snickerdoodles. Originating in German and American kitchens in the 19th century. The combination of cinnamon and sugar sprinkled over soft or…
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Pumpkin Spice Cookies
Pumpkin spice cookies are a modern twist on centuries-old autumn baking traditions that celebrate the harvest season. The use of pumpkin in desserts dates back to early American colonial times, when settlers baked pumpkin into pies and breads using native ingredients. The warm spice blend—typically cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice—has roots in European spice mixtures used in festive baked…
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Mostaccioli Cookies Italian spiced cookies
Mostaccioli cookies, also known as mustacciuoli in Naples, are traditional Italian spiced cookies with ancient roots that date back to Roman times. Originally made with grape must (mosto), from which they get their name, these cookies were sweetened naturally and often used in religious festivals and celebrations. Over time, the recipe evolved, especially in Southern Italy, where bakers began incorporating…
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Espresso Florentines
Espresso Florentines are a modern twist on the classic Florentine cookie, which originated in France or Italy—debatedly both—during the Renaissance era. Traditional Florentines are delicate, lace-like cookies made with finely chopped nuts (usually almonds or hazelnuts), candied fruit, and a caramelized sugar or honey base, often coated with a layer of dark chocolate. Though their name suggests Florentine (Florence, Italy)…
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Ricciarelli Cookies
Ricciarelli cookies are soft, almond-based confections that originated in Siena, Tuscany, during the 14th century. These elegant cookies are believed to have been inspired by Middle Eastern marzipan treats brought to Italy through trade and the Crusades. Named after Ricciardetto della Gherardesca, a nobleman who is said to have introduced them upon returning from the Crusades, Ricciarelli were originally considered…
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Taralli Dolci di Pasqua
Taralli Dolci di Pasqua, or Italian Easter sweet taralli, have deep roots in Southern Italy, particularly in regions like Puglia, Campania, and Calabria, where they are a cherished part of Easter celebrations. These ring-shaped cookies, often flavored with lemon zest or anise and topped with a sweet glaze and colorful sprinkles, symbolize renewal and eternity with their circular form. The…
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World’s most favorite cookie?
Chocolate chip cookies are widely considered the world’s most favorite cookie, beloved for their perfect balance of sweet, chewy, and crispy textures. First created in the 1930s by Ruth Wakefield at the Toll House Inn in Massachusetts, these cookies quickly became a staple in American homes and then gained global popularity. Their classic combination of buttery dough and rich, melty…
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Paste di Mandorla
Paste di Mandorla, or almond paste cookies, have their origins in Sicily, Italy, where they have been cherished for centuries as a traditional sweet. These soft, chewy cookies are made primarily from ground almonds, sugar, and egg whites, often flavored with citrus zest or topped with whole almonds or candied fruit. The recipe is believed to have Arab influences, dating…
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Anginetti (Italian Lemon)
Anginetti, also known as Italian lemon cookies, have their origins in Southern Italy, particularly in regions like Campania and Calabria, where lemons are abundant and prized in local cuisine. Traditionally made for weddings, baptisms, and festive holidays, these soft, cake-like cookies are flavored with lemon zest and juice, giving them a bright, refreshing taste. The name “Anginetti” is believed to…
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