GINETTI (ITALIAN PUFF COOKIES)

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This recipe came from my Grandmother. I've been making it for several years now. Usually at Christmas, I don't really know why...they would be good any time of year.

Provided by katie in the UP

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
6 eggs
2 lemons, zest of
4 1/2 cups flour
8 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon water (if too thick..add 1/2 tsp at a time until desired consistency)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan; set aside to cool to room temperature.
  • Beat the sugar and eggs together until they are very thick.
  • Stir in the lemon zest and melted butter.
  • Sift the flour and baking powder; add to the egg mixture.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Drop by tsp 1 1/2 inches apart onto a greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake in a 400 degree oven for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile prepare glaze.
  • Glaze while cookies are warm.
  • Store in airtight container!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 959, Fat 25.5, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 302.6, Sodium 798.3, Carbohydrate 163.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 76, Protein 19.4

Bikram Waiba
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover puff pastry dough.


Dennis NONO
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Keveen Himasha
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I love the way the cheese and the fruit complement each other.


Sadambaloch Sadambaloch
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I've never made puff cookies before, but these were really easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


Alasmine Akter
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These cookies were a little too sweet for me, but my kids loved them.


Nojmul Haque
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I'm not a huge fan of puff cookies, but these were pretty good. I liked the filling and the dough was nice and flaky.


Lynn Gilligan
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These cookies were a little too dry for my taste. I think I'll add a little more butter next time.


Sardar Ibrar
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so elegant and they're perfect for a special occasion.


Kmar Berirri
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These cookies are a little time-consuming to make, but they're worth it! They're so delicious and they're sure to impress your guests.


Macaden Carter
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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 they always turn out perfectly.


Mashesh Sharma
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They're so light and fluffy!


Shahida Anis
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just a snack for myself.


Kisse Aaron
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves puff cookies.


Gaming With Santo
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The dough was a little difficult to work with, but the cookies turned out great in the end.


Paul Effiong
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Joseph Antwi Adams
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! Even my picky kids ate them up.


world knowledge news
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These cookies are so pretty! I love the way the dough puffs up in the oven.


Brandon Dooley
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I've tried many puff cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The dough is flaky and the filling is creamy and flavorful.


Naeem Awan
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These cookies were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.