Best 8 Anginetti Italian Egg Biscuits Recipes

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In the realm of Italian culinary delights, Anginetti, also known as Italian egg biscuits, stands as a testament to the country's rich baking heritage. These golden-brown treats, characterized by their delicate crumb and subtle sweetness, have been a beloved part of Italian cuisine for generations. Originating from the Abruzzo region of central Italy, Anginetti has since spread its charm throughout the country and beyond, captivating taste buds with its simplicity and versatility.

This article presents a collection of authentic Anginetti recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic biscuit. From the traditional recipe using just a handful of basic ingredients to variations that incorporate flavorful additions like lemon zest, anise seeds, or chopped nuts, these recipes cater to a wide range of preferences. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, you'll find the perfect Anginetti recipe to suit your taste and skill level. So, prepare to embark on a delightful baking adventure as we delve into the world of Anginetti, where every bite promises a taste of Italian tradition and warmth.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ANGINETTI



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These glazed lemon knots hail from Southern Italy, but are beloved all over the world. Light and pillowy, they exist on the fine line between cake and cookie.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield 3 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons olive oil
Zest and juice of 2 lemons
3 large eggs
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for dusting
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar, or more as needed

Steps:

  • With a mixer, combine the granulated sugar, butter, olive oil and lemon zest . Add the eggs, one at a time, and continue to beat for 1 minute.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt, and mix into the lemon mixture until a soft dough forms. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • Divide the dough into thirds. Cut each third in half, then repeat. (You should have 12 small pieces of dough.)
  • On a surface lightly dusted with flour, roll each piece out into a 1/2-inch-thick log, then cut each into 3 pieces. Coil each piece into a small bun shape, bringing the end up over the top and pinching to seal. (Don't worry if they look funny; the glaze will cover any screw-ups.) Repeat with all the pieces, then arrange on the prepared cookie sheets at least 3 inches apart.
  • Bake in batches, rotating the pans halfway through, 18 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • Place the confectioners' sugar in a small bowl and break up any large clumps with a whisk. Add the juice of 1/2 a lemon and whisk until a smooth glaze forms (if the glaze is too thick, add a bit more lemon juice; if it is too thin, add a bit more sugar).
  • Dip the tops of each cookie into the glaze and allow the excess to drip back into the bowl. Place on a wire rack to dry, then store in an airtight container. Cookies will keep for 5 days at room temperature, or 3 weeks frozen.

ANGINETTI (ITALIAN LEMON EGG BISCUITS)



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Provided by Christina

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup white cane sugar
1/3 cup neutral oil, such as avocado oil
1/3 cup non-dairy milk
1 flax egg
1 tsp lemon extract
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2-3 tbsp non-dairy milk
1/2 tsp lemon extract
Nonpareils or decorating sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix together the sugar and oil in a large bowl. Add in the milk, flax egg, lemon, and vanilla, and mix until creamy. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt to form a soft dough.
  • Scoop 1 tablespoon portions of dough, roll into balls, and arrange on the prepared cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until puffy and firm.
  • Allow to cool completely, then whisk together the icing ingredients in a bowl (start with 2 tablespoons of milk, and add another if necessary to reach a smooth and dippable consistency). Dip the tops of the cookies in the icing then immediately sprinkle with nonpareils. Allow the icing to set, then enjoy!

ITALIAN EGG BISCUITS



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Italian Egg Biscuits.

Provided by bimondi128

Yield 4 Dozen(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

large eggs
1/2 cups sugar
vanilla
corn oil
milk
all-purpose flour
baking powder
confectioners sugar, sifted
milk
vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat the eggs until pale yellow. Add the sugar and vanilla and beat until thick and light-colored. Add the oil and milk, beating well to combine. Sift the flour and baking powder together and stir into the egg mixture. The dough will be soft; wrap it in wax paper and refrigerate for at least one hour. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease three cookie sheets. Place the dough on a well-floured surface. Knead dough for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and no longer sticky. Break off egg-size pieces of dough and roll or coil into balls. Place the dough balls one-inch apart on the cookie sheets. Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly colored and firm to the touch. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool slightly before frosting. For frosting, combine the sugar, milk and vanilla and stir until smooth. While the cookies are still warm, dip the top of each cookie in the frosting. Place the cookies on racks to let the frosting dry before storing. Sprinkle with nonpareils, if desired. Cookies will keep in an airtight container for up to one week or frozen for up to three months.

ANGINETTI (ITALIAN EGG BISCUITS) RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by á-25138

Number Of Ingredients 14

COOKIES:
4 cups all-purpose flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
Pinch salt
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening
3 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh or bottled
GLAZE:
1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Warm water
Sprinkles

Steps:

  • Sift together the flour baking powder and salt onto a piece of wax paper. In a large mixing bowl beat together the sugar and the shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time until blended. Beat in the milk and the lemon juice, occasionally scraping the sides of the bowl. Holding on to the wax paper like a funnel, add the dry ingredients into the mixer. Mix until well blended. The dough should be soft and sticky. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Chill at least 2 hours or overnight. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment. Spray lightly with cooking spray. Using a medium scoop, about 2 tablespoons, place dough on baking sheet about an inch apart from each other. Bake 12 minutes. These should not brown. Let cookies rest 5 minutes in the pan. Transfer to rack to cool completely. To make the glaze, combine the confectioner's sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl. Stir in water 1 teaspoon at a time until glaze has the consistency of heavy cream. Dip the top of the cookies into the glaze. Sprinkle with jimmies (sprinkles) if desired. Place on rack to dry. Store in air tight container or fridge.

ANGELETTIS



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This recipe is courtesy of Gerry DiSanto.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 6 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
6 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla or anise extract
1 box (16 ounces) confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
Coarse sanding sugar, for decorating

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. On medium speed, add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla; beat until incorporated. With mixer on, gradually add flour mixture; beat until dough comes together.
  • Scoop dough into tablespoon-size balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment or a nonstick baking mat. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
  • Meanwhile, stir together confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons water. Place wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Once cookies have cooled, top with icing. Sprinkle with sugar, and let stand until icing is firm.

ANGINETTI COOKIES



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Make and share this Anginetti Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hollytagz

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl beat sugar, vanilla, lemon peel and 6 tablespoons
  • of butter with an electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs one
  • at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue to beat for
  • 1 minute.
  • Stir in flour and baking powder (will be a soft, sticky dough).
  • Spoon dough into a pastry bag fitted with a 3/8-inch round tip.
  • Pipe 2-inch diameter rings onto the parchment paper.
  • Wet your fingertips and press ends of each ring together to form
  • a smooth ring. Bake about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • To make icing: Melt 1 tablespoon of butter over low heat. Add
  • sugar, water, lemon juice and vanilla and whisk until sugar melts
  • and mixture is heated through. If icing is too thick to brush easily,
  • add more water to thin. Remove cookies from oven and immediately
  • brush warm icing over hot cookies. Cool iced cookies on sheet for
  • 2 minutes. Transfer to a rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.3, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 35.3, Sodium 63.3, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 19, Protein 1.9

ANGINETTI (ITALIAN LEMON DROP COOKIES)



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Like most Italian cookies, these lemon drop cookies aren't too sweet. The perfect summer-time treat or a great addition to your holiday cookie tray!

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon lemon extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • For cookies, cream together sugar and shortening.
  • Add eggs and lemon extract and beat well.
  • Add flour, baking powder and salt; Mix well.
  • The dough should be soft and sticky.
  • With a small cookie scoop, drop dough onto a slightly greased cookie sheet or baking stone, spacing them about 2-inches apart.
  • Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until firm and lightly brown.
  • Remove cookies from cookie sheet and allow to cool completely on wire racks.
  • For frosting, combine confectioners' sugar, water and lemon extract and mix until smooth.
  • Frost the tops of each cookie with a metal spatula.
  • Allow cookies to dry before stacking.
  • Store in an airtight container.
  • ~NOTE~If you want to freeze the cookies, freeze unfrosted and frost once thawed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.4, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 23.2, Sodium 44.3, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 18.9, Protein 1.9

ANGINETTES



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A delicious soft, cake-like citrus cookie typically made at Christmas time. Goes great with a cup of tea!

Provided by Katy

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Orange Dessert Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup margarine
½ cup white sugar
3 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ orange, juiced
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons milk
¼ cup sprinkles or colored sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and orange juice. Sift together the flour, baking powder and baking soda; stir into the orange mixture. The consistency will be thick and sticky. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Cool on wire racks.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and milk until smooth. Dip the tops of cooled cookies into the icing, then into sprinkles. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 11.7 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 61 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

Tips:

  • Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help ensure that your biscuits are light and fluffy.
  • Do not overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the biscuits tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the biscuits hold their shape and rise evenly.
  • Bake the biscuits in a preheated oven. This will help them rise quickly and evenly.
  • Do not overbake the biscuits. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.

Conclusion:

Anginetti are a delicious and easy-to-make Italian egg biscuit. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With their light and fluffy texture, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting recipe, give anginetti a try!

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