Italian Cookies

This biscotti-like cookie is lighter and softer in texture than the traditional Italian version. This 'twice baked' cookie is enjoyable with a cup of coffee or anytime. 

This simple, clove-spiced Sicilian cookie rises overnight and is baked the following day. 

Ana and Lydia's cannoli, recipe invented on July 31st, 2005. I spent a lot of time looking for a good recipe for cannoli shells and filling. Since no two were alike, and since instructions were a bit sketchy, I worked with a friend to come up with a good recipe, including some tips that we came up with along the way. Special equipment is needed such as cannoli tubes, a pasta machine and a pastry bag to help make these cannoli come out just like the ones at Italian restaurants and bakeries. Start with 1/2 cup of confectioners' sugar, and then add more to taste. 

Savoiardi, also known as lady fingers, is a light Italian cookie. It can be eaten plain, with coffee or used in Tiramisu. My cousin owns an Italian bakery, and this is her recipe! 

After trying my hand at countless sesame cookie recipes, my Italian girlfriend shared her Aunt Anne's recipe and I knew my search had ended! Basically an anise flavored butter cookie covered in sesame seeds. The smell when removing them from the oven is wonderful! 

Italian Pizzelles made with anise oil. You will need to have a pizzelle iron to make these cookies. This recipe makes a very large batch. 

This is a tasty fruit filled cookie in a cake-like pastry. The cookies are filled, then cut and formed into X shapes before baking. 

Italian cookies made with ricotta cheese and frosted with a confectioners' icing. Delicious and moist.  

When in a hurry I buy my cannoli shells from an Italian Deli. I drain my ricotta in a strainer covered with cheese cloth so the filling holds up longer. Very tasty and you can add more chocolate chips or less depending on your preference. 

Tempting bite sized butter cookies rolled in sesame seeds and then baked. 

Italian anise cookies with light frosting and sprinkles! 

Spicy and fragrant chocolate chocolate chip cookie balls. 

This is a simple Italian style almond meringue cookie. So easy to make with only three ingredients.  

A simple filling for Italian cannoli cookies using ricotta cheese and citron fruit. 

This cookie is very chewy on the inside and crisp on the outside, BUT the entire outside is coated in sliced almonds for a fantastic look and is absolutely delicious. It is well worth the effort. 

This is a simple recipe for an Italian delicacy. These fried ricotta doughnut-like cookies are dusted with confectioners' sugar and served warm.  

An elegant, crisp cookie with walnuts and anise seed. 

Filled cookies with figs, raisins, orange zest, walnuts, honey, cinnamon and chocolate -- something for everyone. 

This beautifully shaped cookie is full of flavor with almonds, raisins, cinnamon and of course lots of figs. 

Light and fluffy ricotta cookies frosted with lemon icing.