Reviewed: Oct. 27, 2009

These are wonderful, not too sweet.

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jo

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Reviewed: Oct. 7, 2009

I must have done something wrong because these came out horrible. I was hoping they would be like the ones my grandmother used to make but these were actually tasteless.

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crocbar

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Selden, New York, USA

Living In: Spring Hill, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 30, 2009

These were not what I expected, and I am glad to say I was pleasantly surprised. Having never tasted and having no idea what an italian cookie or even a tea cake was, I thought the amount of sugar added was a little sparse. However, the flavor of the cookie was perfect after a nice, spicey dinner, and its mildness went very well with my after dinner tea.

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BombasticChef

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Reviewed: Sep. 27, 2009

I dont understand the part after shaping the cookies into a ball that you roll it into a loop? Can anyone explain?

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sunsetangel22

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Reviewed: Jul. 30, 2009

these were the best for coffee cookies!!! And yes i noticed that all the pictures show round cookies. I made them the way the whole recipe says and to me they looked like ribbons. very good and easy to make will make again very soon, like tonight!!

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cammy

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Reviewed: May 8, 2009

These are not an overly sweet cookie, but are very good. I made them for my son to take to an Italian themed celebration at school (you know, "Mom, I need to take something for the party TOMORROW.") The kids devoured them. What puzzles me is that every other picture submitted shows round cookies. The recipe does say to form the dough into walnut-sized balls, but it then says to roll it out and form it into a loop. Did anyone else notice this? Seems they all stopped before the final step.

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Pam-3BoysMama

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Home Town: Monroeville, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: New Castle, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 21, 2009

I was just wondering if there was another name for this cookie? They look just like the ones my grandma used to make at christmastime, only she called them sucadines (SOOK-A-DEENS). Just wondering if anyone's heard of them?

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Cheryl

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Reviewed: Apr. 13, 2009

super bland...don't waist your time

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Reviewed: Apr. 8, 2009

Perfect! I added orange extract and made a glaze with confectioners sugar and orange juice... so good. thanks

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GiGi

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Reviewed: Jan. 26, 2009

I think this cookie is really good the only problem i have is that its lacking a little more flavor and i bake it WAY longer then it states on the recipe and they still could go longer! But their good!

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Concetta

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Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2009

These were very good. Not EXACTLY what I was looking for that my grandmother used to make, but still they were great and enjoyed by all. Thanks for posting.

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Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2008

These were very good, but needed more vanilla extract. I will add a lemon glaze on top for the next batch.

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Ron G.

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Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2008

Great cookies - kids love them. Added 1/2 teaspoon almond extract to cookies otherwise followed recipe to he letter. Thanks for great recipe.

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Deb T

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Reviewed: Dec. 3, 2008

Very good cookie and easy to make! I followed Patsiola's recommendation and added anise extract instead of vanilla. I also frosted with 1 cup powdered sugar mixed with 2 Tblsp milk and added 1/4 tsp anise extract. Then I dunked cookie in multi colored nonpariels. Cookies were almost too pretty to eat. Gave cookie a hint of licorice. Will definately make again. Thank you for sharing.

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Marianne Gillette

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Reviewed: Dec. 3, 2008

i make them all the time! I add both anise and vanilla in both the cookies and the sugar coating.

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Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2008

I have been trying to get this recipe from my Mother in Law for 7 years. She is "old school" and never measures anything so it was hard to figure out how much of anything to use. I tried them this evening and they are just like hers!

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AMC73

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Reviewed: Sep. 28, 2008

Awesome cookie! I was initially surprised that they were not that sweet. They kind of tasted like a sweet biscuit. I then added the glaze from the Italian Cookies II recipe on this website. These were devoured and everyone raved!!! Thanks!

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Reviewed: Sep. 26, 2008

These are so good. I substituted canola oil for the butter and used almond flavoring. I was hoping to use almond oil the next time, but with the high price of that, I think I'll stick with the canola oil and just increase the almond flavoring the next time. My husband thoroughly enjoys these.

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Reviewed: Sep. 25, 2008

Very light and tasty. I used a half cup less flour than called for and the dough was still extremely stiff. Added a tsp of almond. Added the confectioners glaze. Will make again.

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Home Town: Williamsburg, Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2008

This recipe was very easy to make and best of all required ingredients I had in my pantry. I have never tried these cookies before, so I am not sure how this one stacks up against others and am still getting used to the cookie itself. Still a great recipe!

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