Recipezaar: Italian,Cookies & Brownies recipes

Ivana Trump Breakfast Biscotti

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 21:26:35 -0500

This is a recipe that was in Ladies' Home Journal. It was in an article called "Breakfast with the Stars". My mother has made this recipe many, many times. In the same article, her then husband Donald Trump submitted Recipe #200144. -- posted by Queenkungfu

Chocolate-Filled Biscotti

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 16:50:56 -0500

I love biscotti and this is one of my most favorites! The cookie comes out chocolaty and chewy. It's baked only once, not twice, so it's not hard like most biscotti. Plan ahead; dough needs to chill overnight. Prep time does not include chilling overnight and cooling. Recipe from Good Housekeeping. -- posted by Lainey6605

Santa's Biscotti

Sat, 16 Dec 2006 15:29:06 -0500

Another easy treat from the Texas Co-op Power 2006 holiday recipe contest. -- posted by SusieQusie

Pignoli Cookies

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:36:34 -0500

Pleasantly sweet chewy cookies, made with almond paste and pine nuts. A classic Italian cookie. These cookies were so good, they were gone in less than an hour! -- posted by leenie<3

Cartellata Cookies

Sat, 23 Dec 2006 22:19:07 -0500

Deep-fried spiral sweets comes from Puglia, Italy. They are usually drizzled with honey, but you can just sprinkle them with lemon zest and cinnamon sugar instead. -- posted by philip dreger

Traditional Italian Pizzelles

Sun, 24 Dec 2006 15:19:58 -0500

Thin, light, and crisp - just the way I like them! You need to use a Pizzelle baker for these cookies, but the investment is well worth the raves and reviews (not to mention the requests) for these cookies wherever your bring them to share. -- posted by Donna LaMonica

Chocolate Citrus Biscotti

Sun, 07 Jan 2007 22:29:00 -0500

This is from Foodtv.com -- posted by Jawats

Pecan-White Chocolate Oat Biscotti

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 19:38:35 -0500

From Cooking Light December 2006 -- posted by Vino Girl

Italian Pine Nut Cookies

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 17:09:33 -0500

This outstanding recipe is different from the other Pignoli submissions on Zaar. It's originally from the King Arthur Flour company and you can buy the ingredients to make them on their web site www.kingarthurflour.com. (I don't work there but I'm a fan of their products.) -- posted by ~Jen~

Peppermint Biscotti

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 21:41:42 -0500

A peppermint biscotti recipe that is suited to the holidays but is a year round hit! You can make these using green food coloring and green peppermint candies instead of the red! And if peppermint is not your thing, try adding vanilla extract and 1/2 cup white chocolate chipsOR coconut extract and 1/2 cup flaked coconut.OR experiment with other flavored extracts/flavor combinations. This is a great biscotti recipe that is easily adaptable to suit anyones preferences. -- posted by Shannon W.

Triple Chocolate Almond Biscotti

Sun, 11 Feb 2007 23:30:03 -0500

This is a decadent biscotti. The recipe comes from the Nestle company to promote their new "chocolatier" chips but any bittersweet chocolate could be subbed. These are rich and chocolate heaven. I have made them a couple of times the directed way and now plan to try different flavorings such as chocolate/orange...yum! This is not a difficult recipe at all. -- posted by JanetC-KY

Cinnamon Date Biscotti 2007

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 23:21:05 -0500

This is a baked once biscotti but if you wish you can do the twice baked, for a drier and harder cookie. -- posted by andypandy

Italian Biscotti

Fri, 23 Feb 2007 22:27:07 -0500

These additive Italian cookies are meant for dunking, but are good just eaten alone. The word "biscotti" refers to their preparation--they are twice baked. They are just wonderful. -- posted by Mimi in Maine

Cinnamon Nut Biscotti

Sat, 24 Feb 2007 16:50:43 -0500

If you can't find cinnamon-flavored chips, sub white chocolate chips and increase the ground cinnamon to 1 1/2 teaspoons. -- posted by SusieQusie

Italian Anise Cookies With Icing and Sprinkles

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 16:30:44 -0500

These delicate cake-like cookies are glazed with icing and topped with colorful candy sprinkles. They have a mild anise flavoring, which is very typical of Italian baked goods. My family always served these cookies at holidays, weddings or special celebrations, but now that I know the recipe, I can enjoy them all year long! -- posted by Cookin'Diva

Almond Cookies

Mon, 05 Mar 2007 13:32:12 -0500

Yummy Almond Cookies -- posted by Chef #426708

Amaretto Yum Yums

Sun, 11 Mar 2007 16:18:33 -0400

A cross between a cookie and a candy wonderfully flavored with chocolate, coffee and almond. -- posted by SusieQusie

Orange and Almond Cookies

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 13:40:06 -0400

Baci di Dama Courtesy of http://www.cookiesfromitaly.com/ -- posted by Phil Franco

Polenta Biscotti

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 22:19:19 -0400

Adapted from Eating Well Magazine -- posted by Clean Plate Club

Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 22:48:34 -0400

I'm not the world's greatest cookie baker but this recipe by Giada De Laurentiis not only came out perfect, I actually ended up with the amount of cookies indicated. And they taste so good! -- posted by Irmgard

Italian Easter Egg Basket (Pupa Cu L'ova)

Sun, 25 Mar 2007 20:15:15 -0400

This is a traditional treat brought over from Italy which is made for the celebration of Easter. I have fond memories of my mother making this each year. I don't know how to describe this tasty treat. It's not a cake nor is it a cookie. It's somewhere in between. All I know is that I like it, it's delicious and I enjoy it very much. -- posted by Chef 468640

Coffee Shop Style Easy Cake Mix Biscotti

Thu, 29 Mar 2007 22:00:27 -0400

Very similar in taste and texture to the ones sold in your favourite coffee shops! Variations are endless. -- posted by Emjay99

Italian Seven Layer Cookies

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 18:59:17 -0400

These cookies take A LOT of work, but the recipe is simple. It is a matter of assembling and patience. These are just like the cookies(aka rainbow cookies, italian ribbon cookies) you get at NYC bakeries. Your patience and time will be well rewarded. The list of ingredints is for EACH layer. You have to prepare each layer seperately so they bake even. Bon appetit! USE 11x17 PANS TO ASSURE SUCCESSFUL BAKING! The 1st person to review these used 11x7 brownie pans that were way too small. The 11x17 are perfect for these cookies. Don't use smaller pans. Enjoy! -- posted by Diamond Joe

Italian Egg Biscuits

Thu, 03 May 2007 20:38:11 -0400

These are very popular in my home state of R.I. -- posted by "Food:The Way To Anyone's Heart"

Italian Wine Biscuits

Thu, 03 May 2007 20:38:32 -0400

Another traditional Italian cookie well known in R.I. -- posted by "Food:The Way To Anyone's Heart"

Almond Biscotti

Wed, 23 May 2007 20:52:36 -0400

The original recipe is from BH&G, I have tweaked it to suit our taste. -- posted by Rita P

Italian Chocolate Truffles

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 15:20:44 -0400

You can use a milk chocolate instead of dark. I received the recipe with a box of these truffles as a gift.Some were rolled in coconut. -- posted by bigbadbrenda

Almond Lemon and Anise Biscotti

Sun, 02 Sep 2007 16:21:40 -0400

These biscotti are very easy to make, even for a novice. A couple of them broke while I was slicing them for the second baking and they tasted darn good only after first! From "Williams-Sonoma Italian Favorites." -- posted by Irmgard

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chunk Biscotti

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 19:18:34 -0400

These cookies aren't for everyone, but they are my personal favorite. They are very different from other cookies. The flavor and texture are much more intense. -- posted by mandagirl

Double Chip Biscotti

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 19:27:29 -0400

A very crisp, almost "hard" biscotti. Great for dunking! -- posted by mandagirl

White Chocolate-Cranberry Biscotti

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 01:49:30 -0400

I found this recipe interesting because it's made with one of my favorite cereals. Adapted from Kraft. -- posted by Karen=^..^=

Italian Butter Cookies 1952

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:56:04 -0400

Add a cherry to the tops before baking, or afterwards, pair them up with raspberry jam, and dip ends into melted chocolate. A bakery special. -- posted by andypandy

Italian Rocciate Fruit and Nut Biscuits

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 01:34:10 -0500

Like many Italian cookies, these very traditional ones are made more often than not for times of celebration. They are perfect for offering to visitors with a glass of sweet wine. This recipe is from Umbria. -- posted by Olha

Pignoli Cookies (Italian Pine Nut Cookies)

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 13:16:49 -0500

These are a traditional Italian Christmas cookie, that are chewy, almondy and delicious! We always have a bunch of these cookies on hand around the holidays in my family. **Please note, that the dough will be very sticky and a lil bit of a pain to work with, but they end up being so worth the effort. Adding flour to this dough changes the texture of them somewhat, so I never add it, but that's a personal choice :) These cookies end result are just like I had them as a little girl, and are my absolute favorite! -- posted by Midwest Maven

Biscotti Di Formaggio E Pepe

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 11:04:29 -0500

Parmesan Black Pepper Biscotti -- posted by MsPia

Holiday Biscotti

Thu, 22 Nov 2007 18:03:24 -0500

While the day following Thanksgiving is a major shopping day for many, in my family it represents the start of our annual cookie baking. I was looking for a cookie, preferably a biscotti to use some extra almond flour and could not find one. A little tinkering with one of my favorite basic biscotti recipes and a new holiday cookie was born. These are large biscotti, perfectly sized for dunking. -- posted by justcallmetoni

Chocolate and Hazelnut Biscotti

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 23:57:47 -0500

Yummy guilt-free treat! These are delicious dipped in coffee, hot chocolate, or warm milk. From http://cafefernando.com/chocolate-and-hazelnut-biscotti -- posted by mikey & ev

Florentines

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:05:50 -0500

From Everyday Italian. I watched Giada make these and they look so good! -- posted by Concoctionista

Orange-Chocolate Chip Biscotti

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:08:00 -0500

This is yet another wonderful, fabulous, delightful recipe from Alice Medrich ("Cookies and Brownies"). It took me a lot of work to track down this cookbook, which is out of print -- everything I've made from it has been first-rate. They need to bring this back into print! -- posted by KLHquilts

Scalidi Cookies

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 20:44:36 -0500

Honey glazed Italian cookie -- posted by Chef #693001

Coconut Biscotti

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 01:27:59 -0500

If you are a coconut lover these are a must. -- posted by ratherbebaking

Holiday Rainbow Cookies

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:49:54 -0500

I love these from the bakery but this recipe sounds easy for a novice baker. I tore it out of a magazine which describes these as "little Italian cakes." You will need 3, 11x7-inch, baking pans for this. -- posted by Oolala

Honey Whole Wheat Almond Biscotti

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 23:14:37 -0500

Family favourite with lots of flavour. This is a crowd pleaser. -- posted by Chef #642925 Gertrude from the Granite Planet

Festive Dried Fruit Biscotti

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:50:05 -0500

Make small pieces and eat in moderation. This recipe was received from an Italian friend. Our family makes it for special occasions. Very addictive. -- posted by Chef #642925 Gertrude from the Granite Planet

Pineapple Biscotti 2008

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:35:57 -0500

Dad loves pineapple, so I tried this recipe, and it is a very nice biscuit. -- posted by andypandy

Orange Chocolate Chip Biscotti

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:57:09 -0500

family recipe. it's also good with lemon instead of orange -- posted by Chef #669019

Almond Sweets

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:52:09 -0500

These Italian-style cookies have a sweet name, but they are not overly sweet. They pair nicely with a cup of coffee for an afternoon pick-me-up. Recipe is from a Better Home and Garden Italian magazine. -- posted by Lainey6605

Italian Easter Cookies: frosted Dove

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:12:49 -0400

For this Easter holidays we prepare Frost Dove, because in Italy Dove Cake (la Colomba) is a special traditional dish. In this case we dont prepare cake but cookies. -- posted by foodandmood.eu

Lemon Ricotta Cookies

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:06:50 -0400

Comes from Giada De Laurentiis. Had some ricotta cheese that I defrosted and never used so I looked for a dessert recipe and found this one. There were about 6 other recipes posted here but I wasn't sure about them because the ingredients list were different for each and I had never made this type of cookie before. They are very cakey cookies and the lemon glaze is very good. The cookies themselves also have a nice subtle lemon flavor. My family liked them alot hope you do too. -- posted by King's cook

Italian Pignoli Cookies (Cookie Mix)

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:31:57 -0400

Source: Betty Crocker "Bring a delicious and sweet part of Italy into your home with a classic almond cookie rolled in pine nuts." -- posted by Mom2Rose

Authentic Biscotti

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:04:13 -0400

This is my Italian grandmother's recipe and they're fabulous! -- posted by Summerlea

Paximathakia Portokaliou or Orange Sesame Biscotti

Thu, 22 May 2008 14:58:24 -0400

Who says the Greeks didn't borrow anything from the Romans (or at least the Greeks from the Italians!)? This very tasty treat is pronounced 'Pahk-see-mah-THAHK-yah' in Greek, & the original recipe, which I've cut back considerably, made 10 dozen of these little buggers! Because these paximathakia are made without eggs & butter, they can be stored (after cooling COMPLETELY!) for up to 2 months in airtight plastic containers, & can be frozen. Preparation time does not include time needed for the slices to completely between the two baking sessions or at the end of the last baking time! -- posted by Sydney Mike

Baci Di Dama (Almond Cookies)

Fri, 30 May 2008 01:41:08 -0400

Speciality of the kitchen of the Hotel Excelsior Grand Hotel Principi di Piemonte, Torino, Piemonte, Italia and comes off a clipping out of my grandmother's recipe box. -- posted by Celticevergreen

Gluten Free Florentines (Lacy Italian Cookies)

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:09:29 -0400

These lacy Italian Cookies are thin and crispy and are made with almonds with a sweet hint of orange. They freeze very well and are delicious sandwiched with dark chocolate or even crumbled over vanilla ice cream. They make great holiday gifts. This recipe is from Giada De Laurentiis on the Food Network and has been modified slightly to be gluten free. (Use regular flour if you prefer not to make them gluten free.) -- posted by Emily Elizabeth

Olive Oil Cookies With Red Wine and Rosemary

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 21:25:14 -0400

You don't need to use your best olive oil for these cookies, but extra virgin olive oil will make them more interesting than "pure" or "light" olive oil. From Mark Bittman's "Quick and Easy Recipes" from the New York Times. -- posted by ~Jen~

Pistachio Chocolate Biscotti

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:11:34 -0400

This is a recipe from coup de pouce issue november 2007. Posted for ZWT4 Italy. -- posted by Boomette

Chocolate-Almond Biscotti

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:08:37 -0400

joyofbaking.com -- posted by ellie3763

Espresso Biscotti

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:15:29 -0400

Alright, I'll admit it, I have a thing for biscotti and a special thing for coffee biscotti. These make very nice gifts at Holiday time packaged in or with a latte mug :D -- posted by Annacia

Orange Biscotti

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:39:22 -0400

These crisp, crunchy cookies are based on the classic Italian version. These contain no nuts and are a slightly softer than the original version, which makes them more child friendly (mine adore them!). Try them with your mid morning cup of coffee.. -- posted by Noo

Low-Fat Anise Cookies

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:35:28 -0400

A low fat version of anise cookies based on HeatherFeather's posting of the Yankee magazine version of Ya Mamma's Frosted Anise Cookies -- posted by spicygrits

Rainbow Cookies

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:20:43 -0400

I have not tried these but received the recipe from a rather reliable source. Planning these for Christmas and don't want to lose it amongst the piles of loose recipes on my desk. Food coloring paste is more concentrated than the food coloring sold in most supermarkets and yields a deeper more intense color. It is widely available in most cake supply and decorating stores, both storefront and Internet based. If you don't have and not sure if you want to spend the money, feel free to use food coloring. These are time consuming and not a good option for beginner cooks (or the impatient). The effort I am promised is worth it. Thanks Brittany! -- posted by justcallmetoni

Nonna's Biscotti

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 19:31:52 -0400

A few years ago, I copied down my Italian grandmother's recipes. She had collected them all in a box, in preparation for moving to a retirement community. Unfortunately, during the move, she lost the box, and now I'm the sole recipient of her culinary heritage. She was a fine cook, and a wonderful baker. She died a few months ago. -- posted by Chef #346511

Almond Cherry Biscotti

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:19:12 -0400

Source: Taste of Home -- posted by Mom2Rose

Lemon-Walnut Biscotti

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:04:29 -0400

I love biscotti with a rich smooth latte - yes, I'm a dunker. Like this version from Myrtle Killian at gourmet-desserts @yahoo.com because it doesn't have anise (after a youthful indiscretion with the dreaded ouzo I am pretty much done with anise... forever). These are mighty tasty without! Prep time includes chilling time. -- posted by Buster's friend

Tra Vigne Biscotti

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:03:23 -0500

An anise cookie from Michael Chiarello. Time does not include chilling time or cooling time after the first bake. -- posted by DrGaellon

Pastura

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:08:00 -0500

An Italian cookie from Michael Chiarello. Be sure you scrape every last drop of honey into the batter or the consistency will be wrong. Buy a 1 lb jar and microwave it for 15-20 seconds to warm the honey so it pours out of the jar more easily. -- posted by DrGaellon

Diabetic Holiday Biscotti

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:42:21 -0500

For a coffee-lovers gift, team these homemade coffeehouse pleasures with a bag of coffee beans and a pretty mug. Times given do not include chill or cool times which = 3 hrs (although, personally) I have yet to let biscotti cool of an hour before slicing) -- posted by Annacia

Noni's Crostata

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:35:21 -0500

My Noni (grandma) has made this every christmas since I can remember. It's now my turn to make and share this recipe which has been passed down from my great-noni. I hope you enjoy these as much as I do :) -- posted by SoupCookie

Cocoa Biscuits

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:24:38 -0500

Symply and tasty cookies fram Italy for whole family. -- posted by Monia from Italy

Amaretti Cookies

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:32:21 -0500

These are great on Butternut Squash Ravioli! -- posted by waterbaby09

New York Rainbow Cookies

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:25:03 -0500

I grew up eating these from a little Italian bakery in the neighborhood. When I came across a recipe in a Taste of Home cookbook, I just knew I needed to make these to give a taste of my childhood to my kids and husband. Terrific! I make them 2 weeks ahead to allow them enough time to "mellow" and become moist and full of almond flavor! Prep time does not include chilling overnight -- posted by Lizzymommy

Italian Brides Pecan Cookies (Pastelitos De Boda)

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:50:42 -0500

This is a pecan, crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth, cookie, that's perfect in the winter season, as the powdered sugar dusted on the cookies resembles snow. These are surprisingly quick and easy to make. This is an American twist on a classic Italian recipe, as it is made with pecans rather than the traditional almonds or hazelnuts. It's from Gourmet Magazine (Nov. 1986) and is currently featured as one of "Gourmets Favorite Cookies: 1941-2008". -- posted by blucoat

Golden Semolina Biscotti

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:59:29 -0500

Adapted from a King Arthur Flour recipe. -- posted by Lille

Turkish Delight Biscotti

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:10:32 -0500

A recipe for sweet biscotti with lots of apricots and nuts. Named for the soft and sweet Greek confection that often has nuts too. But this biscotti is crisp rather than soft like real Turkish Delight. -- posted by Annacia

Butter Pecan Biscotti

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:04:43 -0500

The holidays are here and I was looking for a cookie selection to use a bag of butterscotch baking chips and at the same looking for a biscotti recipe. Decided to join the two ideas and then couldn't find a recipe, so I decided to make my own. Personally, I like to keep the nuts in my biscotti fairly large because I like the way they look when you slice the logs. Chopped works just as well. -- posted by justcallmetoni

Milk Chocolate Florentine Cookies (Faster Nestle Version)

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 01:31:38 -0500

These are cookies from Austria with origins in Italy. Great when you want a cookie from around the world. They are crisp and delicate lacy like cookies when put together with chocolate make a sandwich cookie. It is meant to be crisp. Traditional Florentines have fruit in them but these are the chocolate version. This recipe is from Nestle and saves oodles of time by microwaving the chocolate rather than using a double broiler. Enjoy these they are a hit. -- posted by ChefDLH

Ultimate Holiday Biscotti

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 23:52:19 -0500

I cut this recipe out of the Medford Mail Tribune a couple of years ago. This is my 3rd Christmas of using this recipe and my family would go nuts if I didn't make at least four different kinds using this basic recipe. Grated orange peel can be substituted for the lemon peel for a different taste. Any kind of dried fruit can be substituted for the dried cranberries, and any kind of nut can be used for the pine nuts, pistachios are nice. I vary the type of chocolate I use to dip one side of each Biscotti either white, milk or dark chocolate. I've substituted other flavors of extract for the vanilla also. This basic recipe is good but if you are a baker who likes to experiment with flavors THIS is the one to try that with!!. I'm not an aniseed lover so I often omit it as it has a strong flavor of it's own that seems to cover other flavors. Toffee chips are a nice addition to the basic recipe, dipped in dark chocolate and sprinkle with chopped pecans, yummy! -- posted by Mantarae

Italian Hazelnut Cookies

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 23:45:04 -0500

These crispy cookies are made with hazelnuts and eggs and called Brutti Ma Buoni: literally, "Ugly But Good." But they are really more plain-looking than ugly, and pack a powerful, sweet, nutty burst of flavor, making them welcome at any table. From Eating Well magazine, October 2008. -- posted by FloridaNative

Italian Fig Cookies

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:28:29 -0500

Old Sicilian family recipe used at Christmas and the Louisiana traditon of St. Joseph's Table -- posted by OmaJane

Chocolate Almond Biscotti

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:06:43 -0500

Entered for safe-keeping. From First 3/09/09. -- posted by KateL

Cinnamon Breakfast Toasts

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:44:22 -0400

Adapted from a recipe by Gina DePalma at Serious Eats, posted at http://tinyurl.com/cggb5u These were inspired by her memories of her grandmother's recipe for frese, a Calabrian breakfast treat, usually spiced with anise or fennel, and yeast-raised. She notes that anise or fennel can be used in place of the cinnamon, but recommends using only a single pure flavor note, as that's the way her nonna would have liked it. Stored in an airtight container, these will last for weeks (though you might have to dunk it in your coffee after the first week). -- posted by DrGaellon

Saccottini Pugliesi (Pugliese Sandwich Cookies)

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 02:34:01 -0400

These saccottini make me think about my grandma who was a very good cook and a good mother. You can also eat these with jam or jelly. -- posted by Celticevergreen

Toblerone Florentines

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:26:24 -0400

Mmm.. florentines with a special touch. -- posted by mortar&pestle

Sandra Scalise Juneau's Cuccidata, Sicilian Fig Cookies

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:55:24 -0400

I love figs - they have slowly become progressively more uncommon in the American diet; I suspect because they are tender & do not transport well when fresh & have limited commercial value. In our area there are old fig trees in almost every back or side yard but few people eat them - such a shame. They used to be so important that folks would cook little pear shaped cherry tomatoes in sugar syrup & then pack in sugar for winter use as fig substitutes. Figs are very nutritious - high in manganese, magnesium, copper, potassium & vitamin K... and delicious to boot! This recipe calls for the ability to grind the dried figs to get the right texture. This will be my first foray into using my Electrolux for grinding. Oh, the recipe says it makes "several dozen" - i'm gonna guess and say 3 dozen but that's a guess until I make it. -- posted by Buster's friend

Italian Cookies (Taste of Home)

Tue, 26 May 2009 16:40:08 -0400

from Taste of Home and a staple of Christmas cookie platters. -- posted by westtextazzy

Lemon Ricotta Basil Cookies

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:39:56 -0400

If you love lemon and basil, you'll love these cookies. The ricotta keeps them nice and moist. Adapted and tweaked from a Giada de Laurentiis recipe. She didn't use basil, but I thought they screamed for it! Depending on your cookie scoop or spoon size, you can expect to get about 36-40 cookies out of this. This cookie is more cake-like and is not a crisp cookie. -- posted by Citruholic

Lemony Biscotti

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:33:47 -0400

For lemon lovers. These cookies taste best the following day of baking. -- posted by gailanng

Itty-Bitty Hazelnut Biscotti

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 10:40:50 -0400

Biscotti are a great cookie for someone like me, as my cookies always come out looking terrible! These biscotti have cocoa in the dough mixture and then have chunks of chocolate mixed in. Heavenly! -- posted by Irmgard

Lemon-Zucchini Cornmeal Cookies

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:17:49 -0400

This is a light crunchy cookie and a good way to use up all that summer zucchini, other than zucchini bread. -- posted by Linda O.

Easy Sugar-Dusted Amaretti Biscuits

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:26:53 -0400

I haven't tried this yet. I'm collecting simple cookie recipes to try for Christmas. This was found in The Canadian Living Cooking Collection Muffins and Cookies. -- posted by Dreamer in Ontario

Almond and Lemon Biscotti

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:04:14 -0400

This is from Giada de Laurentis' Every Day Food show. I'm adding it here because I can never find recipes a second time on the Food Network website. These are yummy biscotti dipped in meleted chocolate for extra yummyness! -- posted by kda949

Ricciarelli - Italian Almond Cookies

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:27:09 -0500

Fantastic intense almond cookies from the Tuscan town of Siena, Italy. These wonderful cookies are very popular year around, but especially at Christmas time! -- posted by BecR

Fregolata, an Italian Crumb Cookie

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:16:25 -0500

Fregolata is an oversized crumb cookie from Italy. It's perfect for family dinners or snowy holidays with guests around the table. You couldn't go wrong serving it with espresso or cappuccino. It's very easy to make too which is a plus. -- posted by Annacia

Coconut Chocolate Biscotti

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:02:37 -0500

Biscotti, how I love them. These are a great choice for the holiday cookie trays or whenever you have the desire. They can include almonds if you like. -- posted by Annacia

Harlequins and Bow Ties

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:48:26 -0500

Two-toned vanilla & chocolate butter cookies that look so fancy with a simple twist. So pretty on a Christmas platter. Note the dough needs at least an hour chill time - perfect for making & chilling until you are ready to bake. To make your own superfine sugar, process granulated sugar in a food processor, blender or coffee grinder. -- posted by Buster's friend

Brownie Alpine Biscotti

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:12:17 -0500

"I love visiting with friends over a pot of coffee, so I developed these crisp, chocolaty cookies to munch along with each cup," comments Jeanie Williams of Minnetonka, Minnesota. Brownie mix makes them easy to stir up, and a white chocolate and almond topping adds a festive look. From Taste of Home 25 top favorites! A reviewer said she love them but makes them without the white chocolate because they store better. -- posted by Sharon123

Easiest Amaretti Cookies Ever

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:18:13 -0500

These crisp cookies are naturally gluten and dairy free. Preparation takes only 10 minutes and is very easy. If you press in an Amarena cherry before baking, cookies will be more chewy than crisp. When I was out of cherries I used pecans for decorating. Either way they are addictive ;-) Double or triple recipe if needed. -- posted by Suzy mom to 2

Almond Lemon Shortbread

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:39:06 -0500

These cookies melt in your mouth and are not too sweet. I find that they are best with coffee or tea. -- posted by Unmatched89

Coconut Macaroon Cookies

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:15:43 -0500

I got this recipe from my Grandmother who got it from her niece. These are really good! -- posted by Chef #1506081

Chocolate Popcorn Biscotti

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:25:38 -0500

I haven't tried this, but it looks so interesting, I'm posting to try later. From the Popcorn site, made for kids. A Fun Fact: Popped corn has only 31 calories per cup, and oil popped corn has only 55 calories per cup! -- posted by Sharon123