ITALIAN HOLIDAY COOKIES
Many of our holiday traditions center around the foods my mother made while I was growing up. These cookies, which we called "Strufoli", bring back wonderful memories. -Sue Seymour, Valatie, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 15 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine sugar, lemon zest, vanilla and salt. Add eggs and 2 cups flour; mix well. Turn onto a floured surface and knead in remaining flour (dough will be soft). With a floured knife or scissors, cut into 20 pieces. With hands, roll each piece into pencil shapes. Cut "pencils" into 1/2-in. pieces. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 350°. Fry pieces, a few at a time, for 2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Place in a large bowl. Heat honey to boiling; pour over cookies and mix well. With a slotted spoon, spoon onto a serving platter and slowly mound into a tree shape if desired. Decorate with candy sprinkles. Cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 18 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 8mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
ITALIAN CHRISTMAS COOKIES
A single batch of these ricotta cheese cookies is never enough. I usually make one to give away and two more to keep at home. The ricotta cheese makes the morsels extra moist. -Doris Marshall, Strasburg, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 7 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in ricotta and vanilla. Combine flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , In a large bowl, cream together butter, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to reach spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies and immediately decorate with sprinkles. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 74mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
ITALIAN COOKIES
My 100% Italian husband will tell you these are his favorite cookies. I make them often, and definitely every Christmas (if not, people get upset). They're good with or without icing and sprinkles. -Marie Forte, Raritan, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 7 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For icing, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Dip cookies in icing; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; decorate as desired. Let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
ITALIAN RAINBOW COOKIES
My family has made these classic Italian cookies for generations, and this homemade version is so much better than the bakery version. They are always a special treat during the holidays or any time of year!-Cindy Casazza, Hopewell, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield about 11 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar 2-3 minutes or until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually add almond paste; mix well. Gradually add flour, butter, salt and extract., Divide batter into thirds. Tint one portion red and one portion green; leave remaining portion plain. Spread one portion into each of three well-greased 11x7-in. baking dishes., Bake 7-11 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and edges begins to brown. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Place red layer on waxed paper; spread with 2 tablespoons jam. Top with plain layer and remaining jam. Add green layer; press down gently. , For glaze, in a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread half over green layer. Refrigerate 20 minutes or until set. Turn over; spread remaining glaze over red layer. Refrigerate 20 minutes or until set. , With a sharp knife, trim edges. Cut rectangle lengthwise into fourths. Cut each portion into 1/4-in. slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 35 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
ITALIAN COOKIES I
This cookie recipe has been handed down to me from my grandmother. It has been in the family for at least four generations.
Provided by C. Davis
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 35m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Mix in the egg and vanilla. Combine the flour and baking powder; stir into the creamed mixture until blended. Divide dough into walnut sized portions. Roll each piece into a rope and then shape into a loop. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm and golden at the edges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 129.7 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
ITALIAN COOKIES (TASTE OF HOME)
Make and share this Italian Cookies (Taste of Home) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by pamela t.
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 21m
Yield 72 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Combine flour and baking powder and gradually add to the creamed mixture; mix well.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake at 350F for 9-11 minutes until the bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to completely cool.
- In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar, milk and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Dip cookies into mixture allowing excess to drip off.
- Roll in flaked coconut.
TENDER ITALIAN SUGAR COOKIES
These traditional Italian cookies are moist and tender. -Weda Mosellie, Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Shape dough into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., For icing, in a small bowl, combine milk, butter, vanilla and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Tint with food coloring if desired. Dip tops of cookies in icing; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ITALIAN BUTTERBALL COOKIES
These holiday cookies are perfect for people of any age. They are good as a quick snack or dessert. Don't worry, they are not balls of butter. They are smooth, chewy, and delicious cookies. This is an old family recipe that is loved by all. Hopefully you like them too!
Provided by iluvlax
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 55m
Yield 48
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Beat together the butter and 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and mix into the butter mixture until just incorporated. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 10 minutes. Cool on the sheet for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Spread the 1/4 cup confectioners sugar on a plate; roll the cooled cookies in the confectioners' sugar to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 35.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
ITALIAN COOKIES II
This is a delicious moist cookie which is a favorite of ours. You'll love it.
Provided by PGOETZ719
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 45m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- In a medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and ricotta cheese. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually stir into the cheese mixture. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the remaining butter and confectioners' sugar. Beat in vanilla and milk gradually until a spreadable consistency is reached. Frost cooled cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 20.8 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 68.6 mg, Sugar 12.2 g
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