Dead Bones (L'Ossa Morte)

Submitted by: BILLSFRAN 
Home Town: Canastota, New York, USA
Living In: Buffalo, New York, USA
This simple, clove-spiced Sicilian cookie rises overnight and is baked the following day. 

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Italian Teething Cookies

Submitted by: MARBALET 
In Italian, these cookies are called "Ossi Dei Morti" or bones of the dead. They are hard cookies, but they are used for teething babies. Adults like to dip them in cappuccino. 

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Anise Cookies II

Submitted by: Ingrid 
These are really good! It's my mom's recipe, originally from Europe! Enjoy! 

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Italian Cookies I

Submitted by: C. Davis 
This cookie recipe has been handed down to me from my grandmother. It has been in the family for at least four generations. 

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Kathy's Italian Cookies

Submitted by: KATHIANNE 
A delicious frosted Italian cookie passed down to me from my grandmother. 

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Pizzelles III

Submitted by: Marianne Jungels 
This recipe calls for a batter-like dough and is baked on a pizzelle iron. Powdered sugar adds an elegant touch. In the Italian version, vanilla is replaced by anise. Chocolate may also be used. 

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My Nancy's Pizzelles

Submitted by: Danny Rose 
A spicy pizzelle cookie for using with a pizzelle iron. 

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Savoiardi I

Submitted by: PEGW 
Also known as Lady Fingers, these keep very well in an airtight container. 

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Wine Cookies (Original Italian)

Submitted by: M. A. 
This Italian Wine Cookie recipe was handed down through many generations. Thay are a crisp, not-too-sweet, EASY TO MAKE cookie that are great with coffee or tea. 

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Italian Anise Toast

Submitted by: Debbi 
Anise cookie cooked in a loaf then sliced and toasted. 
 
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