Italian Cenci Cookies
My mother brought this special family recipe from Europe a century ago. Cenci can be "dressed up" for any holiday—at Easter, I sprinkle yellow, pink and lavender jelly beans over them, and for Christmas, red and green candy sprinkles give the cenci a festive look. Even without the garnish, they always disappear fast! —Anna Coduto, Fullerton, California
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened
- Oil for deep-fat frying
- Confectioners' sugar
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Reviews
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Oct 24, 2017
can u make the dough and then put it in refrigerator to fry later in the day? please answer ASAP
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Dec 22, 2014
So many memories. I do have a suggestion. Because the pasta machine was out already, my mom would send the dough through to the last setting and then roll by hand if needed.
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Dec 4, 2014
I'm Italian and always make these at x-mass time! Thay melt in your mouth! A favorite at my house.
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Apr 13, 2014
Great Recipe!
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