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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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Panettone Loaves

Provided by: Stephanie

This is the Italian answer to fruitcake. A lovely textured, citrus infused fruitcake or bread that will satiate an appetite for something sweet and delicate to accompany tea or coffee. For this recipe you will need 3 (3 1/4x7 inch baking-safe paper bags. Be sure to use paper bags that are intended for baking. The lunch bags sold in most grocery stores are unsafe to use!

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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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Easter Grain Pie

Submitted by: PAMSTER2

This fruity ricotta and wheat pie is dense and moist and very good. A real Italian treat for Easter.

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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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Amariette Cookies

Provided 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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Pignoli Nut Pie

Submitted by: MARBALET

The creamy white pine nut lends its sweet rich flavor to a pie that is very much like a pecan pie. Lots of sugar -both brown and white - and eggs, butter, flour and cream are stirred together. Then the mixture is combined with the nuts, poured into a waiting crust, and baked until set and golden.

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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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Italian Cassata

Provided by: Juanita Peek

We were served Cassata in Italy on a number of occasions. It was always excellent. A beautiful presentation.

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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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Cone Coxions

Provided by: Almond Board Of California

These cone-shaped almond pizzelle cookies are dipped in semi-sweet chocolate and sprinkled with California Almonds.

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Chocolate Salami

Submitted by: maria

Home Town: San Rafael, California, USA

Living In: Pasadena, California, USA

Known in Italy as a 'Torta di Castagne', this chestnut, almond, and walnut confection can be kept in the refrigerator for a quick and easy dessert.

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Classic Tiramisu

Provided by: Carol

Classic Italian dessert made with ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese. It can be made in a trifle bowl or a springform pan.

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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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Incredibly Delicious Italian Cream Cake

Provided by: Rory

This is an old recipe from my aunt. It is both famous and infamous in our family. It is absolutely irresistible.

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Chocolate Mousse Cake IV

Provided by: Stephanie

Chocolate cake with chocolate mousse filling. Everyone will think you bought it at a bakery!

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Panna Cotta

Submitted by: CHERYLA33

A traditional, easy, and delicious Italian custard. I had a difficult time finding a good and easy recipe on the internet, so I made up my own recipe. It tastes just like the panna cotta served at Italian restaurants. Serve with warm hot fudge sauce and fresh raspberries on top. This keeps well for several days in the refrigerator.