ITALIAN CHRISTMAS COOKIES (FILLED)
These are cookies my grandmother used to make for Christmas every year. We always filled them with pre-made mincemeat or the filling in the recipe, but she has down two others in the recipe as well - ground raisins with cinnamon, cloves and sugar/orange juice/sweet wine, and almond paste with brown sugar and rum flavoring (meant to be sweet). Be creative with the frosting colors and sprinkles - that was the only part I was allowed to help with and we always tried to make them as "pretty" as possible.
Provided by AdeleProvence
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 2 dozen, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Sift together flours and salt.
- Cut shortening into flour mixture.
- Melt 1/2 + 1/3 cup sugar in 1/2 cup water and pour into flour mixture and mix.
- Roll out and cut into circles the size of a large can like fruit comes in, about 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
- Make the filling by mixing together nuts, 2 tbsp sugar, and raisins.
- Place a tablespoonful of filling on one side of each circle.
- Wet the edges of the circle, fold over (should look like a half moon), and seal with a fork.
- Prick the top of all assembled cookies with a fork to vent.
- Bake at 400F for 7-10 minutes, until just turning golden.
- Let cool.
- Dust lightly with powdered sugar or make frosting by mixing 1 tbsp water, powdered sugar, and vanilla. If desired, frosting may be tinted with food coloring and sprinkles may be put on cookies immediately after frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.6, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 13.2, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 9.9, Protein 2.4
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Cameron Collins
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.
x2. jdm
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of these cookies. They're perfect for a special occasion.
Md Nil amam
[email protected]These cookies were so easy to make, and they turned out so delicious. I'll definitely be making them again and again.
Oneka Work
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cookies didn't turn out as good as I hoped. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Khozibai Altinbek
[email protected]These cookies were a little dry, but the filling was delicious.
Kamal Hasan
[email protected]I'm not a fan of Italian Christmas cookies, but these were actually really good. I'll definitely be making them again.
Taniya Aktar
[email protected]These cookies are beautiful and delicious. I'm so glad I tried them.
Saleem Khoso
[email protected]I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for these cookies, but they were worth the effort. They turned out great!
Willardmilton Ruvengo
[email protected]These cookies were a little too sweet for me, but my kids loved them.
Michael Knight
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of nuts, but I loved these cookies. The filling was so flavorful and the dough was perfectly sweet.
Jamshid Siddiqi
[email protected]These cookies are a little time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and special.
isaac lutakome
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in these cookies. The nutty filling is perfect with the sweet dough.
Lee Worboys
[email protected]I've made these cookies for years, and they're always a favorite.
Garrett Maar
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my Christmas party! They were so delicious and festive, and everyone loved them.