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Pizzelles II

Submitted by: BETORKAR 
An thin traditional anise flavored Italian cookie made with a pizzelle iron. 
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Aunt Anne's Sesame Cookies

Submitted by: DianeF 
Living In: Long Island, New York, USA
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! 
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Pizzelles I

Provided by: Ed
You must have a pizzelle iron to make these wafer thin cookies. My pizzelle iron is the single cookie iron that you break into 4 triangles. 
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Anisette Toast

Submitted by: Linda (LMT) 
Living In: Lawrenceville, New Jersey, USA
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. 
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Pizzelles IV

Submitted by: DIANE HARP 
You will need a pizzelle iron to make these traditional Italian cookies. 
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My Nancy's Pizzelles

Provided by: Danny Rose
A spicy pizzelle cookie for using with a pizzelle iron. 
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Strufoli III

Provided by: Joanne
These are what my family calls honey balls. We make them every Easter season. They are messy but good!! Hope you enjoy them. 
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Mostaccioli for Basilica

Submitted by: PEGW 
Prepare a week in advance so that they will absorb a little moisture. Do not over bake. Watch for the first signs of the dough becoming dull-finished: this signifies that the liquid that made it shiny during the beginning of the baking has evaporated. 
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X Cookies

Provided by: Barbara
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. 
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Biscotti

Submitted by: JANDEE 
This is a simple, no frills biscotti. My friend at work gave this recipe to me. It's quick, easy and one of my favorite Italian cookie recipes. 
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Biscotti Toscani

Submitted by: THEA 
These twice baked cookies have a delicate flavor, great with vanilla ice-cream, tea, frozen yogurt or cappuccino. 
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Ricotta Cookies III

Provided by: Lisa
Light and fluffy ricotta cookies frosted with lemon icing. 
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Italian Biscotti

Provided by: Bernie
A traditional biscotti recipe. Great for dunking in coffee or tea. 
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Pignoli Cookies I

Provided by: Adele
They are pleasantly sweet, made with almond paste and pine nuts, but no flour. 
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Italian Cookies II

Submitted by: PGOETZ719 
Italian cookies made with ricotta cheese and frosted with a confectioners' icing. Delicious and moist.  
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Zeppole

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

Provided 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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Italian Anisette Cookies

Provided by: Heather
Old Italian recipe. 
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Pizzelles III

Provided 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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Ricotta Cookies II

Provided by: Sandy
Delicate Italian ricotta cookies with an almond flavored glaze. Very good! 

 
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