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Cuccidati Tips
What else can you put in cuccidati?
Traditional cuccidati are flavored with dried figs,
toasted walnuts and raisins. You can put your own spin on this classic by adding chopped semisweet chocolate, ground cinnamon or sweet marsala wine to the filling. Before the glaze sets, top with rainbow sprinkles for added color. If you’re in the mood for even more delicious cookies from Italy, check out our favorite
Italian cookie recipes.
Can you make cuccidati ahead of time?
The filling and dough for cuccidati can be made up to 3 days ahead of time. To make these cookies easier to prepare, make the filling first, then dough on the next day, and assemble the cookies on the third day.
How long will cuccidati last for?
You can
store your cookies between pieces of waxed paper in an airtight container up to 4-5 days. They also freeze well! Freeze in a single layer in airtight containers.
—Alicia Rooker, Taste of Home Senior Recipe Editor and Tester
Nutrition Facts
1 cookie: 132 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 67mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.