Traditional Italian Christmas Cookies

Hey there! Have you tried Chocolate Pizzelle Cookies? They are heavenly treats that have a light and crispy texture, with a delightful hint of sweetness. Originating from Italy, these cookies are made with a perfect blend of flour, eggs, sugar, butter, and flavorings. Indulge yourself in these delectable waffle cookies and experience a burst of flavors with every bite. Trust me, you won't be able to resist their charm!

Italian Ricotta Cookies are perfect for dipping in coffee or eating on their own. The best part about Italian sprinkle cookies is that they're relatively easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a delicious batch of cookies ready to enjoy in no time.

Grandma Santelli's recipe for Pizzelle Cookies are a light, crisp, slightly sweet Italian cookie made with a special waffle iron. It wouldn't be Christmas without these cookies on our dessert table or in our cookie gift boxes.

These anisette cookies will have all your guests swooning. These classic Italian goodies are a holiday favorite, make a batch for your next gathering!

These cake-like cookies are soft on the inside and topped with a delicious sugared icing on top. This Italian ricotta cheese cookie recipe is just like Nonna used to make. Make some for your family tonight.

These cookies are traditional Italian made during the Christmas season. Called Cuccidati, or Italian fig cookies, represent a delicious treat!

These delectable little bites are one of the most special Christmas cookies ever. Ohhh yes – they really are that good! Boasting a crumbly dough encasing a sweet fig filling as well as beautiful frosting on top, what more could anyone want from a cookie?

This pizzelle recipe is flat crispy vanilla flavored cookies that are baked in an iron, then finished with a dusting of powdered sugar. A classic Italian dessert that’s perfect for parties and gift giving!

These chocolate amaretti cookies are naturally gluten-free and dairy-free with their almond flour base. Some cocoa powder and instant espresso gives these classic Italian cookies an extra kick of flavor!

This soft-baked cookie recipe makes the best little two-bite ricotta cookies. They are also sometimes called Italian Easter or Christmas cookies and are a part of many family meals.

These easy Italian pignoli cookies make their way to my Christmas and Easter table each year. They are a huge hit with my family and no Christmas dessert table is complete without them. With just four ingredients, these cookies are a breeze to make. I love to dust them with powdered sugar after they have cooled.

Make these for Christmas, Easter, or any time you’re in the mood for a crisp, light, buttery Italian cookie. They're also on many Cookie Wedding Tables in Italian families!

Pignoli Cookies Recipe. Pignoli cookies are one of the easiest cookies you can make, requiring very little work and minimal ingredients. For a little taste of Italy, whip up a batch of these delicious Italian cookies today!

These Italian almond cookies with crispy shells, called Ricciarelli, are made with almond meal, flavored with orange zest, and are a delicious gluten free Christmas biscuit.

Take a bite and you know it's Christmas time. Cuccidati are full of dried fruits, toasted nuts, spices and a little honey.

Aromatic cinnamon, ginger and cloves add a spicy touch to the pizzelle cookies, while molasses gives them a rich sweetness. This Christmas cookie is a holiday tradition.

Soft and cake-like, these Ricotta Cookies are easy to make and delicious any time of year but especially around the holidays!

Baci di Dama are Italian hazelnut cookie sandwiches with a chocolate Nutella center. The outside cookies are perfectly buttery and crisp while the center is rich and chocolatey.

Buttery, sweet, and zesty, these Gluten-Free Italian Lemon Cookies are a traditional holiday treat! Vegan and allergy-free, these lemon knot cookies are also known as Tarallucci al Limone or Anginetti in Southern Italy.

These Italian cookies are soft, almond flavored cookies topped with icing and colorful sprinkles. A classic dessert that’s perfect for the holidays or any other special event.