Fifty-five traditional and newer Italian-American recipes.
Both English and Italian names for each cookie.
Full-Color Photos for each recipe!
Cookie History, Legend and Folklore
The Wedding “Cookie Cake”
Types of Cookie Categories
Easy to follow instructions
Helpful Baking Tips
Common Baking Ingredients and Equipment
Christmas cookies, Carnevale fritters, Easter cookies, and Fall favorites

Recipes include:
Almond Macaroons (
Amaretti), Carnival Fritters (
Cenci, Wandi),
Biscotti, Queen s Biscuits (
Reginelle), Lady Fingers (
Savoiardi), Lady Kisses (
Baci di Dama), Sicilian Fig Cookies (
Cuccidati), Bones of the Dead (
Ossi dei Morti), Rainbows (
Tricolore), Crooked Mustache (
Krumiri), Pine Nuts (
Pignoli),
Pizzelles, and even
Cannoli!

These classic Italian cookie recipes feature easy instructions. Even if you have never baked before, you can delight your family and friends with the aroma and flavor of fresh home-made cookies for any occasion.

Italian bakeries (
Pasticcerias) and bakers are well known for making some of the tastiest sweets. Many recipes have been passed down for generations with a vast influence from the ancient Far East and Arab nations during the Crusades and travel on the Silk Road. Italy s regions possibly have different versions usually modified by an Italian grandmother (
Nonna or
Nana). But they are all still truly delicious!

An easy and thoughtful gift for family and friends. Timeless recipes they will keep and pass on to their next generation of bakers.

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