A favorite Italian cookie, Cuccidati (coo-cha-dah-tee) is actually easy to make and can be done over a number of days. The pasta frolla, an Italian pastry, encloses a filling of black mission figs, dates and raisins highlighted with orange and lemon zest finished with rum. The cookies are glazed and sprinkled with colored nonpareils.

Italian Fig Cookies (Cucidati) are a traditional Italian treat filled with a rich mixture of dried figs, raisins, and walnuts, spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. The soft dough is rolled around the flavorful filling, baked until golden, and finished with a sweet glaze and festive sprinkles. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, especially during the holidays.

Italian Fig Cookies (Cucidati) are a classic holiday treat filled with a sweet fig and raisin mixture, wrapped in a soft, buttery dough. These traditional cookies are perfect for Christmas or any special occasion.

These S Cookies are loaded with fragrant lemon, and delicious vanilla and sweetened with just the right amount of sugar.

Nonna’s pignoli cookies might be impossible to beat, or perhaps she was better known for her chocolate roll or amaretti cookies. You can capture that magic in your own kitchen with these incredible Italian cookie recipes! These treats are timeless for a reason, with melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness that’s been passed down for generations. So, grab your ... Read More about 27 Italian Cookie Recipes Just Like Nonna’s

If you love experimenting, these unique Italian cookies are sure to ignite your passion. Discover different types of Italian cookies, perfect for any Italian-themed celebration. Click and save to add these recipes to your baking list!

Cucidati, or Italian fig cookies, are a holiday treat! A citrus-y, spiced fig and date filling is covered by an easy pastry dough and topped with glaze.

Date Cookies 1 cup butter 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 egg yolks 1 tsp. vanilla 2 1/2 cups sifted flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground cloves 2 Tbsp. sour milk* 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1 lb. (2 cups) chopped dates** Cream butter and sugar well; add egg yolks and vanilla, and beat in with mixer for 2 minutes. Sift flour, baking soda, salt and spices. Add dry ingredients to egg mixture with sour milk. Blend well by hand. Add nuts and dates and work well…

Italian Almond Cookies are absolutely delicious! They have a little crunch on the outside and are soft and moist on the inside.

There's nothing like Italian Christmas cookies! Enjoy recipes for pizzelle, pignoli, torcetti and more of Nonna's favorites.