39 Italian Baking Recipes Straight from Nonna’s Kitchen

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39 Italian Baking Recipes Straight from Nonna’s Kitchen2/39 Cuccidati 17 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The compliments make these Sicilian cookies worth the effort. It’s the best recipe for cuccidati I’ve found! —Carolyn Fafinski, Dunkirk, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 132 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 67mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 3/39 Torcetti 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Torcetti Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 dozen Go to Recipe

Their melt-in-your-mouth goodness is delicious without being overly sweet

From the Recipe Creator: Our Sicilian grandmother often had my sister and me roll out the dough for these tasty torcetti. Their melt-in-your-mouth goodness is delicious without being overly sweet. These are one of my favorite Italian baking recipes. —Joy Quici, Upland, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 102 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 4/39 Orange Ricotta Cake Roll 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I come from a big Italian family. When I was

Now I do the same for my family

growing up, my mom cooked and baked many delicious meals and desserts from scratch. Now I do the same for my family. This cake is my finale to our special-occasion dinners. —Cathy Banks, Encinitas, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 169 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 95mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch. 5/39 Grandma Nardi’s Italian Easter Bread 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 1 loaf (16 slices) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My Grandma Nardi’s bread

with dyed Easter eggs represents family and tradition

with dyed Easter eggs represents family and tradition. I fondly remember how she taught me the recipe when I was a little girl. —Pat Merkovich, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 slice: 157 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 264mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 6/39 Italian Wedding Cookies 54 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Italian Wedding Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings about 7 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Of all the Italian cookie recipes I make, this is my favorite. These sprinkle cookies

take some time, but, believe me, they are well worth it!

take some time, but, believe me, they are well worth it! My husband and I used to operate an Italian American restaurant, and this recipe goes back generations. —Gloria Cracchiolo, Newburgh, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 87 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 49mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 7/39 Mascarpone Cheesecake 16 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This rich dessert is sure to delight with its creamy filling, whipped topping and sweet caramel drizzle. It

makes an ideal ending to a special meal

makes an ideal ending to a special meal. —Deanna Polito-Laughinghouse, Raleigh, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 339 calories, 26g fat (15g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 8/39 Italian Bread 96 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mom’s Italian Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 loaves (12 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I think Mom used to bake at least four of these tender loaves at once, and they never lasted long. She served the bread with every Italian meal. I love

it toasted too

it toasted too. —Linda Harrington, Windham, New Hampshire Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 106 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 197mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 9/39 Italian Sesame Cookies 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Italian Sesame Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These nontraditional European cookies aren’t overly sweet and have a wonderful crunch from sesame seeds. They’re the ideal accompaniment to a freshly brewed cup of coffee or tea.—Sarah Knoblock, Hyde Park, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 45

My mom taught me about Italian prune plums and pie

calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 35mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 10/39 Plum & Hazelnut Pie Test Kitchen Approved Plum & Hazelnut Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mom taught me about Italian prune plums and pie. Sprinkling the crust with ground hazelnuts gives it a luscious flavor and also keeps it from getting soggy. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 454 calories, 22g fat (13g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 308mg sodium, 61g carbohydrate (34g

sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein

sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 11/39 Italian Cornmeal Spritz Cookies Test Kitchen Approved Italian Cornmeal Spritz Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 5-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A chef at a local culinary school gave me this recipe, and I’ve been using it for years. Italian cornmeal cookies are from the Piedmont region of northern Italy. They’re not too sweet, and the glazed cherries add just the right touch. — Kristine Chayes, Smithtown, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 47 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 18mg sodium,

6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein

6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 12/39 Tomato Focaccia 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tomato Focaccia Recipe photo by Orly Catz for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With its medley of herbs and tomatoes, this rustic bread will liven up any occasion, whether it’s a family dinner or a game-day get-together. It never lasts long! —Janet Miller, Indianapolis, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 112 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 320mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 starch,

By the way, no one will know they’re gluten free unless you tell them!

1/2 fat. 13/39 Italian Orange-Fig Cookies 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings about 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is one of the first holiday cookies I made when I found out I could no longer eat gluten. In those eight years, six of my family members and friends have also had to give up gluten, so these delicious Italian cookies have now become a treasured holiday tradition for all of us. By the way, no one will know they’re gluten free unless you tell them! The cookies last for weeks if

stored in a dry place

stored in a dry place. —Suzanne Banfield, Basking Ridge, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 96 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 14/39 Sun-Dried Tomato Focaccia Test Kitchen Approved Sun-Dried Tomato Focaccia Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours Servings 2 loaves (8 pieces each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This bread looks inviting and doesn’t disappoint when you take a bite. The sun-dried tomatoes and red onions give it an extra-special appearance, fit for any celebratory meal. —Kathy Katz, Ocala, Florida Nutrition

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

Facts: 1 piece: 135 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 247mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat. 15/39 Chocolate Amaretti 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Amaretti Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These classic almond paste cookies are like ones you’d find in an Italian bakery. My husband and children are always excited when I include these goodies in my holiday baking lineup. —Kathy Long, Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 92 calories,

17/39 Chocolate Pistachio Biscotti 15 Reviews Contest

3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 16/39 Nutella Cheesecake 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Nutella Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Creamy chocolate-hazelnut spread tops a crust made of crushed Oreo cookies to make this irresistible baked cheesecake.—Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 900 calories, 62g fat (22g saturated fat), 129mg cholesterol, 478mg sodium, 84g carbohydrate (71g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein. 17/39 Chocolate Pistachio Biscotti 15 Reviews Contest

Winner Chocolate Pistachio Biscotti Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 40 cookies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chocolate, pistachios and cranberries make a dramatic, delicious trio. Introducing the cranberries to this recipe added tartness, texture and color, too. —Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1 biscotti: 107 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 18/39 Chocolate Fruit N Nut Cookies 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Fruit N Nut Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings about

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