I've thought about publishing a book for years -- but never dreamed my first would be an Italian cookie recipes book!
My long list of topics ranged from children's books to inspirational and self-help topics, but it wasn't until COVID struck that I remembered my Italian mother-in-law’s love for baking and the scrumptious Italian cookies she made year round!
What better way to honor Nana than by giving her cookies a new life, and compiling her recipes for a new generation of home bakers?
You hear about some writers sequestering themselves with coffee and cigarettes to finish a novel. Well, it was coffee and cookies that kept me going!
I became obsessed, combing through old notes and index cards, translating Italian, and, of course, testing cookie batches. What started as ten recipes grew to over fifty Italian American Cookies, with notes on history, ingredients, and baking tips.
Now I'm hooked -- my next cookie recipe book will be out in 2023.
Till then order your copy of Nana's Italian Cookies in print or digital format and create your own memorable moments!
Buon Appetito! Virginia N. Pipitone
With younger ones learning how to mix and measure, parents and grandparents passing on their recipes, and everyone getting creative with frosting and sprinkles, baking cookies can bring the family together!
The Italian cookie recipes in "Nana's Italian Cookies" feature easy to follow instructions. Even if you have never baked before, you can delight your family and friends with the aroma and flavor of fresh home-made cookies for any occasion.
Italian American Cookies included:
Almond Macaroons (Amaretti), Carnival Fritters (Cenci, Wandi), Biscotti, Queen's Biscuits (Reginelle), Lady Fingers (Savoiardi), Lady Kisses (Baci di Dama), Sicilian Fig Cookies (Cuccidati), Bones of the Dead (Ossi dei Morti), Rainbows (Tricolore), Crooked Mustache (Krumiri), Pine Nuts (Pignoli), Pizzelles, and even Cannoli!
The clatter of baking pans,
the taste of fresh batter licked off the spoon,
the aroma of a batch just out of the oven,
cookies are much more than just a feast for our senses.
Ever choked up at the sight of that one special holiday cookie cutter or felt your mouth water at the memory of after-school treats still warm from the baking pan?
In that case, you know that the most common cookie flavoring isn't chocolate or vanilla — it’s nostalgia!
· Fifty-five traditional and newer Italian American cookies recipes
· Both English and Italian names for each cookie
· Full-Color Photos for each recipe!
· Cookie History, Legend and Folklore
· The Wedding “Cookie Cake”
· Types of Cookie Categories
· Easy to follow instructions
· Helpful Baking Tips
· Common Baking Ingredients and Equipment
· Christmas cookies, Carnevale fritters, Easter cookies, and Fall favorites
Italian bakeries (Pasticcerias) and bakers are well known for making some of the tastiest sweets. Many recipes have been passed down for generations with a vast influence from the ancient Far East and Arab nations during the Crusades and travel on the Silk Road. Italy's regions possibly have different versions usually modified by an Italian grandmother (Nonna or Nana). But they are all still truly delicious!
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