Reviewed: Feb. 28, 2012

I'm Italian and this is an Italian cookie, do not expect an American style cookie. Italian cookies are usually not overly sweet, a mild flavor, often hard, and made to be dunked in a beverage such as coffee, milk or wine. Please do not confuse with American cookies that are sweet and soft, you will be disappointed if you do.

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mykarmaa

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Living In: Greenville, South Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 25, 2012

I like this recipe, I did not have red wine but I did have an open bottle of white zin so I used that, I knew it would not have as strong a flavor profile so I also added juice & zest from a meyer lemon & about a tablespoon of chopped rosemary. I was great, I love the texture of these cookies, almost a biscuit...on my baking list today for friends tomorrow.

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Judyl11

Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2012

these were quite good and simple tasting.i used only brown sugar and added two extra tablespoons of honey, used some whole wheat flour instead of all white flour to make it a bit healthier. Theyre nice and crispy the smaller you make them(bite-sized). I also added vanilla and cinnamon which helped alot with the flavouring. i would make these again : )

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slurprules

Reviewed: Jan. 19, 2012

I added 1 tsp vanilla and 1 tsp lemon zest, rolled them into little balls, then in sugar, Gently pressed them with a sugared fork. Baked on parchment paper.

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kmenz

Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2012

Very good cookies!

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Kristiniukas

Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2012

I had no idea what a wine cookie was so I don't know if my cookies from this recipe turned out correctly. They've got a subtle wine taste and aren't too sweet. I think they turned out bigger than 2 inches and I was expecting something more like an amaretti single bite. The dough is very sticky so I was unable to make pinwheels and just plopped small dough pieces into the sigar topping bowl. Will make again.

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Susy B

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Fort Myers, Florida, USA

Living In: Auburndale, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2011

I hate to give a negative review, but these cookies didn't do it for me. In 25+ years of Christmas cookie baking and trying countless recipes, I've never thrown away a batch of cookies, but these were the first. I'd like to try again with a sweeter wine and more sugar, but I have so many other recipes that I love. Good thing there were so few ingredients. Sorry.

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Phyllis

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Living In: Metairie, Louisiana, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 3, 2011

I use 1/4 cup of honey instead of 3 tablespoons of white sugar, add more flour to dough if too sticky.

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Zia Ravyn G.

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Millville, New Jersey, USA

Living In: Bedford, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 13, 2011

I thought it had no flavor maybe I needed to use more sugar.

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Victoria

Reviewed: Feb. 24, 2011

Made this today to use leftover red wine I had on hand. It is a quick and tasty cookie for such an easy recipe. Would go great with hot tea in the afternoon.

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