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Meet the Cook: These cookies take some time, effort and equipment - but, believe me, they are well worth it! My husband and I (we have two grown children) used to operate an Italian-American restaurant, and this recipe goes back generations.—Gloria Cracchiolo, Newburgh, New York
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Nutritional Facts 2 cookies equals 176 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 31 mg cholesterol, 82 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.
Originally published as Italian Sprinkle Cookies in Country Woman November/December 1992, p31
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Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2013 by mcardentey
I first saw this recipe a number of years ago in one the Taste of Home Christmas Cookies book - it was the small one - I had been on the search for a cookie that tasted like my Grandmothers. This is it. I make them every year. I made them this past weekend for my daughters baby shower - tinting the frosting pink and using pink sprinkles - I have been asked for this recipe by three people already - they are delicious!!!
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2012 by youssesl
This has become a Christmas staple! This is my favorite Christmas cookie!
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2012 by KristiJo
We make it every year for Christmas - gluten free flour - and it's still a hit!! So tasty and yummy!
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2012 by hayeva
Simply Delicious!
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2012 by Irene3
I made these cookies for my wedding. Yes they are work but what isn't? Nothing good comes easy, but these cookies are outstanding.You gotta try them...Excellent..
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2011 by laurenphelps80
I have been making these for my Christmas cookie trays for about 4 years now. They are my favorite cookie. Great almond flavor.
Reviewed on Sep. 09, 2011 by Irishmama7
I had gotten this recipe out of the Country Woman magazine over 10 years ago and have made it every year for Christmas and Easter. I try to make it early in the day so I can pack them away before retiring to bed. They are a fantastic cookie! Sometimes I add vanilla extract in place of the lemon. This one is worth the effort!!
Reviewed on May. 26, 2011 by dorito
My wife just finished making a batch of these things with the plans of taking them to our daughter?s end of the year school party. She?s headed back to the grocery store to BUY some cookies to take. These things are so horrible, I?m not even going to try and feed them to dog and besides, I don?t think he?d eat them either. Don?t waste your time and energy making these things?I refuse to call them cookies.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2011 by Irene3
I made these cookies for my wedding. I make alot of different italian cookies that people rave about. They liked these also. They are work, but they are worth it!AAA+++
Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2010 by bubbula
Just like my Italian parent and grandparent made. Excellent..even passed my Mother's approval.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2009 by JoanieC.
I got this recipe from the magazine many years ago, and have made them for many years. They are delicious. I was so glad to see the recipe online.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2009 by TolleFamily
Can you tell me the historical background of this cookie? How it is used in relation to italian customs.
Reviewed on Mar. 08, 2009 by hummervic
Reviewed on Mar. 06, 2009 by hummervic
I make alot of Italian cookies that my mother-in-law showed me and gave me recipe. I have one that I'm not sure I'm doing right it is a egg bisquite and you drop in boiling water when they come up you cut slice around cookie not all the way through and then you bake then, they all so have fennel or anise seed in them. If you could help me my husband loves them even if there not made right ofcourse his Grandma like them to even if they didn't come out right.Hummervic@yahoo.com
I make alot of Italian cookies that my mother-in-law showed me and gave me recipe. I have one that I'm not sure I'm doing right it is a egg bisquite and you drop in boiling water when they come up you cut slice around cookie not all the way through and then you bake then, they all so have fennel or anise seed in them. If you could help me my husband loves them even if there not made right ofcourse his Grandma like them to even if they didn't come out right.
Hummervic@yahoo.com
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2009 by jsgriffi1
I made these for Christmas gifts and they were absolutely delicious and very pretty. If you put the sprinkles on make sure to put them on right away after dipping in the glaze or they won't stick. I plan on making them again with the girls - who says they're just for Christmas!
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2008 by lanetal
Just to make sure, do I leave the cookies on the wire racks for 24 hours before putting them in the airtight container? Thanks!
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2008 by cher58
I just made my second batch, They are delicious. I will be keeping this recipe as I will be making them often.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2008 by pipolota
Also, between batches, I keep the glaze covered with a wet dish towel.
I drop the whole cookie in the bowl of glaze, and flip them once or twice.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2008 by amanda021
do you dip the entire cookie in the glaze or just half of it?
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