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!
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 | Crispy Cookies
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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Authentic Cenci Recipe: Crispy Italian Fried Cookies
Cenci: Italy’s Irresistible Carnival Fried Cookie If you’ve never had the pleasure of trying Cenci, oh boy, you’re in for a delightful treat! These crisp, delicate Italian cookies are not just any dessert; they’re steeped in tradition. Hailing from Tuscany, these sweet, ribbon-shaped pastries are a must-have during Carnival—it’s like the grand finale before Lent rolls in. The name “Cenci”…
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Candy Cane Cookies: The Peppermint Christmas Cookie
Candy Cane Cookies are a delightful twist on that classic Christmas candy we all know and love. You know, the candy cane? It’s been a holiday favorite for ages! They say it all started way back in the 17th century in Europe, where sugar sticks were crafted into the shape of a shepherd’s crook. Why? To remind everyone of the…
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Gingersnaps: A Spicy Cookie
You know, these spiced cookies have quite a history! They first showed up way back in the 13th century, mostly in Germany and England. German bakers became famous for their lebkuchen — those soft, honey-sweetened gingerbread cookies. They really got creative, often using these elaborate wooden molds to shape them. Now, if you hop over the English Channel, bakers there…
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