Cantucci, a form of biscotti, is a crunchy almond cookie that is almost impossible to stop eating. For the full experience, ...

Make your holiday special with these Italian Christmas cookie recipes that are just like Nonna's. When I took Italian in high ...

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. The almond flavor is front and center. With ...

Growing up in an Italian family, food was everything. Every holiday, celebration or weekly Sunday dinner was centered around food. Gathering everyone to the table was the most important part of the ...

The stereotype of the Italian nonna, or grandmother, attempting to feed you until you burst holds true — especially at the holidays. No sooner had any family member walked through her door than my own ...

For the cookies: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the sugar, butter, vanilla, and almond extract on medium until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs and ...

Christmas cookies are the BEST parts of the holiday season. Whether you’re a master baker or a beginner, get in on the fun ...

Why you should bake: Anyone who loves almonds – and loves Italy – needs this recipe in their repertoire. That they're gluten-free is a holiday bonus. Degree of difficulty: A snap. The toughest part ...

Although you’ll find baroquely adorned sweets at Italy’s pasticcerie, the majority of that nation’s biscotti (the generic word for cookies) are quite plain in appearance. They’re also durable and long ...

Many people are mourning Scialo Bros. Bakery all over again as they wonder how to replace their trays of Italian Christmas cookies. But there are choices and here are some perfectly wonderful places ...