CUCCIDATI
The compliments make these Sicilian cookies worth the effort. It's the best recipe I've found! -Carolyn Fafinski, Dunkirk, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place the first 7 ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Set aside., In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the eggs, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough into 4 portions; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Roll out each portion between 2 sheets of waxed paper into a 16-in. x 6-in. rectangle. Spread 1 cup filling lengthwise down the center of each. Starting at a long side, fold dough over filling; fold the other side over the top. Pinch seams and edges to seal. Cut each rectangle diagonally into 1-in. strips. Place seam side down on parchment-lined baking sheets. , Bake at 400° for 10-14 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Combine confectioners' sugar and enough milk to achieve desired consistency; drizzle over cookies. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Sergio Dalpra
[email protected]I'm not Italian, but I love cuccidati! This recipe is one of my favorites.
That kid I guess-topic
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made these cuccidati several times now, and they're always a hit.
Alese Moorhead
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cuccidati didn't turn out very well. They were too dense and the filling was too sweet.
Mahade Hossen
[email protected]These cuccidati were a bit dry for my taste, but they were still pretty good.
Amanrashdi
[email protected]I loved these cuccidati! They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious.
yasir m
[email protected]These cuccidati were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.
Andrej Leski
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and my cuccidati turned out perfectly! They were so beautiful and delicious, I could hardly wait to eat them.
Shatra Remalistic Huzairu
[email protected]These cuccidati were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it! They were so delicious, and they were a big hit with my family.
Rafiq Mallah
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of cuccidati, but these were surprisingly good! The dough was light and flaky, and the filling was sweet and flavorful. I especially liked the hint of orange zest.
Beast_Pro-5
[email protected]These cuccidati were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved them, and they were all asking for the recipe. I will definitely be making these again next year.
Lucky Yusuf
[email protected]I love cuccidati, and this recipe did not disappoint! The cookies were soft and chewy, with a delicious filling. I added a little extra cinnamon to the filling, and it really made the flavor pop.
erick john
[email protected]These cuccidati were absolutely delicious! The filling was perfectly sweet and nutty, and the dough was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making these again soon.