CUCIDATI (FRUIT-AND-CHOCOLATE-FILLED COOKIE ROLLS)

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Make and share this Cucidati (Fruit-and-Chocolate-filled Cookie Rolls) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 ounces semisweet chocolate
2 ounces dried figs, stemmed and halved
2 ounces raisins (1/2 cup)
2 ounces dried pear halves or 2 ounces dried apples (or combination)
1/4 cup honey
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 large oranges
12 cups water
1 3/4 cups water
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup honey

Steps:

  • For Filling: Coarsely chop chocolate in processor or food grinder.
  • Add all dried fruit and orange peel and chop finely.
  • Blend in honey and spices.
  • Refrigerate in airtight container 2 hours (can be stored up to 2 weeks).
  • For pastry: Cream butter and sugar with electric mixer.
  • Beat in egg and lemon peel.
  • Mix in flour and baking powder until smooth dough forms.
  • Wrap with plastic.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Divide pastry and filling into thirds.
  • Roll one portion of pastry out on lightly floured surface to 3 x 13-inch strip.
  • Trim edges.
  • Form one portion of filling into 13-inch rope.
  • Arrange on top of pastry 1 inch from long edge.
  • Fold far edge of pastry over filling.
  • Brush with water and fold up near edge to enclose filing.
  • Pinch edges to seal.
  • Cut pastry diagonally into 1-inch pieces.
  • Arrange seam side down on ungreased baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart.
  • Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Bake until cookies are golden, about 14 minutes.
  • Cool completely on racks.
  • Store cookies in airtight container.
  • Glaceed Orange Peel: Score oranges into quarters, remove peel with any white pith that clings to it.
  • (Reserve oranges for another use.) Cut peel into 1/8 inch wide strips.
  • Boil with 6 cups water in heavy large saucepan 10 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • Repeat with 6 cups fresh water.
  • Drain well.
  • Combine 1 1/4 cups water, sugar and honey in same saucepan.
  • Heat over low heat, swirling pan occasionally, until sugar dissolves.
  • Increase heat and bring to a boil.
  • Mix in peel.
  • Boil gently until peel is tender and syrup in reduced to 3/4 cup, stirring frequently, about 40 minutes.
  • Cool in colander, stirring occasionally.
  • Store in airtight container (can be refrigerated up to 2 weeks).

JOANNA MENDEZ
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make, and the results are always delicious. The cookies are light and fluffy, and the filling is sweet and tart. I love to serve them with a cup of coffee or tea.


Subrata Paul
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. I love the combination of fruit and chocolate in the filling. These cookies are sure to be a hit at your next holiday party.


Fancy Nancy
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These cookies are so beautiful! I love the way the filling peeks out of the top of the cookies. They're also delicious. The dough is light and flaky, and the filling is sweet and tart. I can't wait to make these again.


Halo Mac
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I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but these cookies are an exception! The dough is light and fluffy, and the filling is moist and flavorful. I love the combination of dried fruit and nuts. These cookies are perfect for a holiday party.


Morgan Schad-Burn
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These cookies are amazing! The dough is so soft and chewy, and the filling is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the way the flavors meld together in my mouth. These cookies are a must-try!


Bby Devil
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make, and the results are always delicious. The cookies are light and fluffy, and the filling is sweet and tart. I love to serve them with a cup of coffee or tea.


EMS Susanoo
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These cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. I love the combination of fruit and chocolate in the filling. These cookies are sure to be a hit at your next holiday party.


Tuhin Ahmed
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These cookies are so beautiful! I love the way the filling peeks out of the top of the cookies. They're also delicious. The dough is light and flaky, and the filling is sweet and tart. I can't wait to make these again.


Aashiq Bedford
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I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but these cookies are an exception! The dough is light and fluffy, and the filling is moist and flavorful. I love the combination of dried fruit and nuts. These cookies are perfect for a holiday party.


Chris Meaux
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These cookies are amazing! The dough is so soft and chewy, and the filling is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I love the way the flavors meld together in my mouth. These cookies are a must-try!


Nana do
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make, and the results are always delicious. The cookies are light and fluffy, and the filling is sweet and tart. I love to serve them with a cup of coffee or tea.


Legacy Artist Productions
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These cuccidati cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. I love the combination of fruit and chocolate in the filling. These cookies are sure to be a hit at your next holiday party.


Michelle Madsen
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These cookies are a work of art! They're so beautiful, and they taste even better than they look. The dough is light and flaky, and the filling is rich and decadent. I can't wait to make these again for my next special occasion.


Khokon Gush
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I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but these cuccidati cookies have changed my mind! The dough is so flavorful, and the filling is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I will definitely be making these again.


Mari Belle
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These cuccidati cookies are absolutely beautiful! I love the way the filling peeks out of the top of the cookies. They also taste amazing. The dough is light and fluffy, and the filling is sweet and tart.


Lalita Schulz
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I made these cookies for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the fruit and chocolate filling. The cookies were also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


Tanjil Islam
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These cuccidati cookies are a delicious and festive treat! The fruit and chocolate filling is a perfect combination, and the cookies are so soft and chewy. I will definitely be making these again for my next holiday party.