Cookie Recipes Made with Love – From Italian Classics to Family Favorites
Welcome! This is your go-to spot for homemade cookie recipes that warm the heart. You’ll find crisp Biscotti, chewy Amaretti, and festive treats for every season.
These recipes come from real kitchens and real traditions. Many have been passed down through generations. Each one brings just the right mix of sweetness, crunch, or chew.
Bake for the holidays, a party, or just because. Whatever the reason, these cookies bring smiles. They’re easy to make, full of flavor, and made to share.
Get ready to fill your kitchen with the smell of something amazing. Let’s bake!
Cenci
The Cenci cookie, also known as Chiacchiere, Frappe, or Bugie depending on the region, originates from Italy and is traditionally associated with Carnival celebrations leading up to Lent. The name “Cenci,” meaning “rags” in Italian, likely comes from the cookie’s irregular, ribbon-like shape. These crisp, deep-fried pastries date back to Ancient Roman times, when similar treats called frictilia were made…
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Candy Cane Cookies
Candy Cane Cookies, inspired by the iconic red-and-white striped peppermint candy canes, have their roots in American holiday baking traditions. While the exact origin of the cookie version is unclear, these festive treats likely emerged in the mid-20th century as a creative twist on classic sugar cookie dough. Bakers began shaping the dough into cane-like curves, often coloring half the…
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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 Originating in Germany and Scandinavia, these cookies were originally made with a blend of ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and other exotic spices that were prized during the Middle Ages.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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Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Chip Cookies Will Always Be a Classic Favorite Chocolate chip cookies are so much more than just a treat—they’re like a cozy hug wrapped in dough. I mean, with that perfect combination of crispy edges, chewy centers, and those gooey chocolate chips melting in your mouth, it’s no wonder they’ve captured so many hearts (and taste buds) around the…
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