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
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, beat eggs, sugar and salt until frothy. Stir in vanilla. Sift flour with baking powder; gradually add to batter. Add butter and mix well. Turn out onto a floured surface; knead for 10 minutes. Divide dough in half; roll each half as thin as possible (noodle thickness). Cut into 5-in. x 1-in. strips with a knife or scalloped pastry wheel. , Preheat oil to 375°; fry cookies until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Cookies are best served the same day.
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Christana Anisulowo
[email protected]I'm going to make these cookies for my family this weekend. I think they're going to love them.
Ismayil_f19
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of anise, but I'm willing to give this recipe a try. It looks so good.
Nagina Mehta
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so easy and delicious.
Muhammad Murtza
[email protected]I'm going to try making these cookies for my next party. I think they'll be a big hit.
Keith Dee
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect treat to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.
Sherkhan Bangash
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a good cenci cookie recipe for ages.
Kashton Feazell
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg yolks. I always have a few extra yolks after making meringues or macarons.
hamdu Mia
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients and you can have delicious cookies in no time.
Mitra Bhandari
[email protected]These cookies are amazing! They're so light and fluffy, and the anise flavor is perfect.
Nannu Khan
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies didn't turn out at all. They were hard and dry.
Golu Chaudhary
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Nipa akhter Nipa
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cookies to turn out crispy. I think I might have needed to fry them for a little longer.
Mahade Hassan
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.
Goodness Ree
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of anise, but I still enjoyed these cookies. The anise flavor is subtle and not overpowering.
agyei adu
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just for a snack.
Steevens Fleurant
[email protected]I love the anise flavor in these cookies. It's so unique and delicious.
Riaz Raza
[email protected]These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Zoleka Mussana
[email protected]I've never made cenci cookies before, but they turned out perfectly. The recipe was easy to follow and the cookies were delicious.
Jaitun Khan
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.