15 Italian Christmas Cookies That Are Simply Magnifico
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We have all your favorite recipes here, from biscotti and cannolis to pizzelles. For more tasty and festive holiday cookie recipes and tips, download our complete guide here.
We start with the Italian word for "cookie" -- literally. Biscotti is perfect for pairing with hot cocoa or coffee because of its thick, crispy texture. Plus, it's very easy to experiment with flavors and additivies such as cherries or almonds.
Figs and golden raisins make a fruitful filling for these pinwheels. Roll dough and filling into a log and refrigerate until firm. Cut slices and bake until edges are golden brown.
A cinnamon fig roll is full of nuts, candied citrus, and even chocolate. This one needs to be prepared a month in advance by storing in a dark, cool place.
The best Italian foods come from family recipes that have been handed down for generations -- like this one! Lucinda's Great-Aunt Carolina's savory Italian cookies are made sweet with marsala wine and a light lemon glaze.
Struffoli is where funnel cakes meet Italy -- except the dough is mixed with orange-blossom water, fried in little balls, and dipped in honey. Hello, heavenly dessert!
Thes crispy wafers pair perfectly with berries or ice cream. Mix batter thoroughly and pipe onto pizzelle iron; let cool until crispy, and serve with a sprinkling of powdered sugar.
Espresso- and chocolate-infused tiramisu cookies with a boozy filling pretty much take the cake. Get all the deliciousness of tiramisu in a bite-size treat.
