Italian cookies are one of the most popular baked goods in Italy. They come in a variety of shapes, flavors and textures. From delicate cookies to crispy cantucci, Italian cookies can satisfy any taste.
Italy has many cookie recipes that have been handed down from generation to generation. Each region has its own unique recipes that reflect local traditions and ingredients. For example, in Tuscany they make biscotti with almonds, and in Naples they make sfilata with chocolate.
Italian cookies are not only delicious, but also beautiful. They are often decorated with icing, nuts or dried fruits, creating real works of art.
Ingredients for the dough:
- Egg – 1 pc;
- Sugar – 40 g;
- Vanilla sugar – 10 g;
- Salt – a pinch;
- Vegetable oil – 25 ml;
- Flour – 150 g.
Ingredients for the cream:
- Curd – 250 g;
- Egg – 1 pc;
- Sugar – 50 g;
- Vanilla sugar – a pinch.
Preparation of Italian cookies:
For the dough in a bowl with an egg, mix vanilla and classic sugar, salt. Pour vegetable oil into the mixture, pour flour and knead soft elastic dough.
For the cream, mix cottage cheese with egg, sugar and vanilla sugar until homogeneous
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Divide the dough into 6 equal parts, roll each part into a thin cake.
Grease muffin molds with butter and lightly sprinkle with flour, place the dough in them. Place the filling in the dough and lightly seal the edges in the shape of a rose.
It is necessary that the filling is visible from the “bud” of the dough.
Cover the cookies with parchment and bake at 180 degrees for 30-35 minutes.
After cooking, you can sprinkle the cookies with powdered sugar. You get a beautiful cookie, which is not inferior to cakes.
