Kathy's Italian Cookies Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Oct 19, 2008

i have searched so long for these cookies. my motherinlaw died about 5 years ago and never got the recipe. it broke my daughers heart. yesterday i told her jeannine i think i found a recipe for nanas cookies and we both made them. as we were making them she said a prayer to her nana and said please nana help us with this. well when the cookies were done and we tasted them they tasted exactly like her cookies. my daugher started to cry and said mom i am so happy we found them. i have to thank u so much for this dream come true. my husband also said my god they taste just like moms cookies. i have to say thank you thank you for helping us with this. love jeannine and mary ellen

—maryellen219

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 01, 2006

This recipe was just okay for me. The next time I make it I'm going to try adding chocolate chips like Sonia did to add a bit more flavor to the cookie. I like the glaze, but it might be helpful to know that if you are going to sprinkle with colored sugars, do it one cookie at a time immediately after you dip them or the glaze may harden too much.

—Lisa K

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41 Ratings

Dec 17, 2005

Was looking for a recipe like my husband's grandmother, and this was it!!! These are excellent and so easy to make...thank you for sharing! The only extra we do is to add a little anise extract to the icing, it makes them just perfect!

—jeamrie

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Dec 29, 2007

I rarely give any recipe 5 stars because I'm always trying to please 3 other picky family members, however my family LOVED these cookies. My son practically at a dozen by himself before I could get them to a cookie tray for Christmas eve. I sprinkled with red sugars. Will definately have these on my cookie trays from now on!

—GodivaGirl

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Dec 30, 2003

These were good. They were light and not too sweet. I added orange zest in the cookie batter as well(I just love orange zest!).

—SarahCooks

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Feb 08, 2006

Excellent recipe --my italian boyfriend and his family devoured them. They are light and soft. I added 1 tsp almond extract, (next time I'll add 2 since I liked the flavor). I made them into knots and added colored sprinkles after dipping them in the glaze/frosting. Thanks for the recipe!!

—GourmetBabe

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Apr 05, 2005

I had searched high and low....asking every Italian friend I knew and no luck until I found Kathy's recipe...I can now stop looking. My spouse is a happy cookie monster. Thanks Kathy.

—Simplygourmet

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Dec 19, 2008

These ARE the best! They are a staple on our Christmas table every year. My Aunt passed this down from her family in Italy to me.

—tillierose

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Nutrition

Calories
237 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
36.7 g
12%

Cholesterol
56 mg
19%

Fat
8.7 g
13%

Fiber
0.6 g
2%

Protein
3.3 g
7%

Sodium
148 mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Kathy's Italian Cookies

Serving Size: 1/18 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 18
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 237
Calories from Fat: 79

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.7g 13 %
Saturated Fat 5.2g 26 %
Cholesterol 56mg 19 %
Sodium 148mg 6 %
Potassium 40mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 36.7g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 2 %
Protein 3.3g 7 %
Sugars 20.3g
Vitamin A 6 %
Vitamin C 1 %
Calcium 7 %
Iron 12 %
Thiamin 17 %
Niacin 15 %
Vitamin B6 1 %
Magnesium 2 %
Folate 24 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.