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!
Authentic Anise Biscotti
Anise Biscotti: A Tuscan Tradition Crisp, aromatic, and unmistakably Italian—anise biscotti are more than just cookies. They’re a bite of tradition and a direct link to Italy’s rich baking history. These twice-baked treats are known for their satisfying crunch and subtle licorice flavor. They first appeared in the sun-drenched kitchens of Tuscany, where home bakers created simple, enduring recipes from…
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Baci di Alassio Chocolate Hazelnut Kisses
Baci di Alassio: Chocolate Kisses from the Italian Riviera Baci di Alassio, or “kisses from Alassio,” are chocolate hazelnut cookies that come straight from the scenic coastal town of Alassio in Liguria, Italy. With its pastel buildings, palm-lined walkways, and sweeping sea views, Alassio feels like the perfect birthplace for something this delightful. But these cookies aren’t just pretty, they…
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Krumiri Cookies
Krumiri Cookies: Authentic Italian Butter Cookies from Piedmont There’s something special about a cookie that lasts through generations. Krumiri are exactly that kind of treat. They first appeared in 1878, in the charming town of Casale Monferrato, tucked into Italy’s scenic Piedmont region. Since then, these golden, buttery biscuits have won over taste buds with their rich flavor and crumbly…
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Chocolate Pistachio Biscotti
Chocolate Pistachio Biscotti: A Fun Twist on an Italian Classic Chocolate pistachio biscotti are more than just a cookie. They’re a delicious twist on an old Italian favorite. You’ve probably heard of biscotti, those crunchy, twice-baked cookies that have been around since Renaissance Italy. Traditionally, they were made with almonds, but this version shakes things up with buttery pistachios and…
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Susamielli
Susamielli: Traditional Neapolitan Christmas Cookies Susamielli are classic cookies from Naples, Italy, loved especially during the Christmas season. Notably, these charming treats catch the eye with their unique S-shape and crunchy sesame seed coating, sesamo in Italian which gives them their name and signature texture. In fact, their history dates back to ancient times, deeply rooted in southern Italy’s culinary…
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Tegole Valdostane
Tegole Valdostane: The Crispy Cookies from Italy’s Aosta Valley Tegole Valdostane are thin, crisp cookies from Italy’s Aosta Valley, a scenic region near the borders of France and Switzerland. Their name, tegole, means “tiles” in Italian—fitting for their curved, tile-like shape. These cookies take inspiration from French tuiles. In the early 1900s, pastry chefs in the Alps began crafting their…
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Pasticcini di Mandorla
Pasticcini di Mandorla: Soft Sicilian Almond Cookies Pasticcini di Mandorla are classic Sicilian almond cookies with deep roots in the island’s rich food culture. Made with just a few simple ingredients—ground almonds, sugar, and egg whites—they’re naturally gluten-free and full of flavor. You’ll often find them topped with candied cherries or whole almonds, and sometimes flavored with a hint of…
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Cavallucci di Siena Cookies
Cavallucci di Siena Cookies: A Classic Tuscan Holiday Treat Cavallucci di Siena: A Slice of Tuscan Christmas Tradition Cavallucci di Siena aren’t just any cookies; they’re a real classic from Tuscany. Think chewy, spicy, and steeped in Italian holiday spirit. They hail from the medieval city of Siena, and you know what? They’ve been around since the Renaissance! Back in…
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Tozzetti: Crunchy Italian Cookies with Old-World Charm
Tozzetti Cookies: Italian Biscotti Treat Tozzetti are crunchy, golden cookies from Umbria and Lazio in central Italy. They bring old-world charm and are perfect for dipping into Vin Santo or any sweet after-dinner wine. These Italian biscotti are simple to make. Just flour, eggs, sugar, and a good handful of toasted hazelnuts or almonds. Some bakers add citrus zest or…
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Cuccidati: Traditional Italian Fig Cookies
Cuccidati, or Italian fig cookies as many know them, have quite a fascinating backstory that traces all the way back to Sicily. You see, these delightful treats are more than just cookies; they’re woven into the island’s rich culinary tapestry. Their roots go deep into history, dating back to the time of Arab rule between the 9th and 11th centuries….
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