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!
Italian Pistachio Biscotti
Best Italian Pistachio Biscotti: A Crunchy Sicilian Delight Italian pistachio biscotti those crunchy little treats that give a fresh, Sicilian twist to a classic cookie. They actually come from cantucci or biscotti di Prato, traditional Tuscan cookies baked twice for that perfect crunch, originally made with almonds. As this recipe made its way through Italy, it gathered local flavors and…
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Pizzicati (Italian Pinch Cookies)
Pizzicati Cookies: A Beloved Italian Classic Let’s talk about Pizzicati cookies, those charming little Italian pinch cookies that are just, well, timeless. They hail from the heart of Central and Southern Italy, and the name “Pizzicati” means “pinched” in Italian. Each cookie is delicately pinched in the middle, creating this adorable peekaboo window that reveals the sweet filling inside. You’ll…
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Paste di meliga
Paste di Meliga: Crumbly Cornmeal Cookies from Piedmont If you find yourself wandering the rolling hills and vineyard-lined roads of Piedmont in northern Italy, especially in the provinces of Cuneo or Turin, you’re likely to come across a local treasure: Paste di Meliga. These golden, cornmeal-based cookies may seem simple at first glance, but they carry centuries of tradition and…
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Florentine cookies
Florentine Cookies: A European Classic Florentine cookies may sound Italian, but their roots likely lie elsewhere. Historians believe French pastry chefs created them, possibly while working for the Medici family during their time in France. These thin, crisp cookies blend chopped nuts often almonds or hazelnuts, with candied fruit and caramelized sugar or honey. Once baked, they get a glossy…
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Fava dei morti
Fave dei Morti: Traditional Italian Cookies for All Souls’ Day As October ends and golden leaves hit the ground, Italian kitchens come alive. The air fills with the warm scent of almonds, sugar, and spices. That’s the sign: Fave dei Morti season is here. These small, round almond cookies might sound eerie, Fave dei Morti means “beans of the dead”,…
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Coconut Macaroons
Italian Roots to Modern Treat: Coconut Macaroons You know, there’s just something so nostalgic and comforting about biting into a homemade coconut macaroon. I mean, they’re golden and crisp on the outside, and then you get to that soft, chewy inside. These little cookies have definitely made their mark on dessert tables all around the globe, but let me tell…
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Ladyfingers (Savoiardi)
Ladyfingers (Savoiardi): A Classic Cookie with a Royal Twist Ladyfingers are light, airy cookies shaped like fingers, and they come with a royal backstory. Also known as Savoiardi, these sponge cookies date back to the 15th century. They were first made in the Duchy of Savoy, a region now split between France and Italy. Bakers created them to honor a…
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Canestrelli
Authentic Canestrelli Recipe: Italian Shortbread Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth A Classic Cookie from Northern Italy Canestrelli are delicate, flower-shaped shortbread cookies from Northern Italy, especially Liguria and Piedmont. They’re known for their fluted edges, small center hole, and a generous dusting of powdered sugar. They don’t just look beautiful—they’re delicious too. With a buttery flavor, crumbly texture, and…
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Baci di Dama: Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies
Baci di Dama: Italy’s Iconic Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies Baci di Dama are delicate, chocolate hazelnut cookies that originated in Piedmont, a region in northern Italy known for its rich food traditions. These small sandwich cookies are made with finely ground hazelnuts—often the prized Tonda Gentile variety—and filled with a silky layer of dark chocolate. What makes Baci di Dama special…
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Amaretti Cookies
Amaretti Cookies: The Sweet History and Classic Italian Recipe Amaretti cookies, with their crisp exterior and chewy, almond-packed interior, have their origins in Renaissance Italy, particularly in Lombardy and Piedmont. The name “amaretti” comes from the Italian word amaro, meaning “bitter.” This refers to the use of bitter almonds or apricot kernels in early recipes. Originally, nuns and monks in…
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