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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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Kolachky

Submitted by: Patricia

Home Town: Binghamton, New York, USA

Living In: Lawrence, Kansas, USA

My father and grandparents were born in Czechoslovakia. I use to watch my grandmother make these small pastries at Christmas time and I couldn't wait to eat them when she was all done. I do hope you will enjoy this recipe as much as I do. You will need a large area to work.

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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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Swedish Angel Crisps

Submitted by: Barbara Morgan

This recipe came from my great grandmother's family who came from Sweden somewhere near the end of the last century. NOTE: You can also add 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa to this recipe. It makes the cookies taste like brownie cookies.

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Joan's Famous Mondel Brodt

Submitted by: Joan Stormwind

Mondel Brodt is a semi-sweet cookie/bread much like biscotti. A delicious Jewish treat. Great with coffee or tea.

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Banket

Submitted by: Barb

My husband's family is Dutch and this is a recipe from the Netherlands that is a great tasting pastry using almond paste. Enjoy!

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Pizzelle-Italian Tradition

Submitted by: Tiffany R. Coffman

This requires a pizzelle iron, similar to a waffle iron in appearance. Makes thin wafer-like cookies with snowflake designs, an Italian tradition for Christmas or anytime.

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Sicilian Fig Cookies

Submitted by: Letricia

A delicious fig-filled pastry. You may substitute the figs with dried apricots or dates. Hazelnuts can also be used in place of the walnuts.

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Wainachsrollen

Submitted by: MARBALET

This recipe is adapted from my great-grandmother's recipe, that is over 100 years old. I had to wait 40 years before my mother would share this recipe with me. This recipe tastes similar to the "windmill" cookies that they used to sell in our grocery store-but my family thinks that this version is much more flavorful and softer.

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French Cookies (Belgi Galettes)

Submitted by: KSCREW

Pressed in a galette iron and cooked on the stove, these delicious brown sugar cookies are a Christmas tradition in southeast Kansas.

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Sugar Zwieback

Submitted by: Maria

A German, twice-baked cookie with a crisp sugar crust.

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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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Springerle V

Submitted by: Shirley

This is the best tasting, easiest prepared springerle recipe I have baked over the past 35+ years. I use a springerle board for ease, vs. the rolling pin. My friends still love to receive these as gifts each Christmas.

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Vanille Kipferl II

Submitted by: Maya McNally

The vanille kipferl originated in Austria, and they are also very popular in Switzerland and Germany. The kipferl become even yummier after 2 to 3 days...but only for those who can resist long enough. If desired, the two ends of the kipferl can be dipped in warm chocolate and then left to cool.

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Stroopwaffels I

Submitted by: Julie

A wonderful very-difficult-to-find Dutch recipe from a Dutch friend of mine. Delicious and addicting.

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Filled Cookies III

Submitted by: AJRKJF

Cute butter cookies filled with a raisin and walnut mixture.

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Amariette Cookies

Submitted by: Connie Alexander

This is a cookie the Italian's make on festive occasions like weddings, or Christmas. For a festive touch, decorate the top of each cookie with a piece of candied cherry instead of the almond.

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