Add to the dough a 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds.

Xmas italian cookies. Sure, there are fancier desserts out there, but few make your eyes open as wide with delight as a gigantic platter of italian cookies. Step 3 add the milk and flour, alternating between the two. Whether you're making pizzelle, biscotti, or amaretti, these cookies will spread lots of cheer.

Bake up spumoni, pizzelle, biscotti and other heirlooms for the holidays or any time of year. They look very much like cantucci, in fact you could say they are the chocolate version of those delicious classic italian cookies. Among my favorite italian christmas cookies are these delicious chocolate and almond biscotti, adorned with white chocolate.

Web 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature. Italian fig cookies (cucidati) 8. Web these christmas cookies are a favorite in sicily, where they vary from place to place—and are sometimes known by other names!

These authentic italian cantucci with black pepper are a christmas tradition in italy. Change the color of the icing. Beat in ricotta and vanilla.

So good, they may become a holiday tradition in your house too! Mix until everything is incorporated, but do not over mix. Anisette cookies are a great option for your christmas cookie platter.

In a large bowl (or mixer with paddle attachment or food processor), whisk together the flour, sugar and baking powder, create a well in the middle and add the slightly beaten egg and yolk and butter. Combine flour, salt and baking soda; 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste.