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Occhio di Bue / Italian Sandwich Cookies

Last Updated June 27, 2019. Published February 1, 2019 By Rosemary 8 Comments

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Italian Sandwich Cookies, a thin buttery cookie filled with your favorite filling, from a creamy Hazelnut filling to a little Jam or chocolate frosting. You won’t be able to stop at one!

Italian sandwich cookies on a board with jam and powder sugarOcchio di Bue / Italian Sandwich Cookies

Whenever I went to the bakery here in Italy my eyes and of course those of my kids would immediately go (and they still do) to these buttery Sandwich Cookies or as they are called here, Occhio di Bue (Bullseye).

I would usually buy a couple, naturally the ones filled with that creamy Hazelnut Filling, until I decided to make my own.

occhio di bue how to make making the dough and cutting out the cookies

I have been perfecting this recipe over the past few years and I have to admit these are the winner. Thin buttery cookies filling with your favourite filling.

I had to yell at everyone to keep their hands off them until I got at least a couple of decent photos done. And then they didn’t last long.

I certainly didn’t have to worry about storage.

Italian sandwich cookies in a bowl and 2 on a black board

How to Store Occhio di Bue / Sandwich Cookies

Baked cookies should be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or they can also be frozen in an airtight container for up to three months.

You can also freeze the unbaked cookie dough wrapped tightly in plastic then placed in an airtight freezer bag for up to three months.

What is Pasta Frolla?

Pasta Frolla is an Italian pastry dough that is used to make baked goods from cookies to pies. Including these Occhio di Bue.

A simple dough made with flour, butter, eggs, sugar and a pinch of salt. Although this dough should be refrigerated for at least one hour before using.

Italian sandwich cookies in a bowl and 2 on a black board

Other recipes made with Pasta Frolla

Peach Filled Italian Crostata Bars

Homemade Italian Apple Crostata

Pasticiotti Italian Cream Filled Pastry

Strawberry Filled Soft Italian Cookies

3 sandwich cookies on a board

What is a good Filling for Occhio di Bue / Sandwich Cookies?

  • Nutella
  • Chocolate ganache
  • Melted chocolate (let it cool and thicken)
  • Jam homemade or store bought
  • Your favourite frosting

If you really want to make them even yummier, dip half of the cut out cookie in melted chocolate, be sure to let it firm up then place it on the filling. So good!

And of course do like the Italians and sprinkle some of the top cookies with powdered sugar before placing them on the filling.

occhio di bue on a wooden board

How to Make Occhio di Bue cut out Cookies

I used these Tescoma Cookie cutters to make the perfect size cookies and cut outs. I also brought my dough together with my Food Processor.

You could probably use a stand up mixer with the paddle attachment, unless of course you want to get those arm muscles working and do it all by hand!

They Italian Sandwich Cookies are a delicate flavour, with just the right amount of richness, but my oh my they are so worth it! You’ll just have to try it in order to understand! Enjoy!

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Occhio di Bue / Italian Sandwich Cookies

Italian Sandwich Cookies a thin buttery cookie filled with your favorite filling, from a creamy Hazelnut filling to your favourite jam.
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Course cookies, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 27 cookies
Calories 110kcal
Author Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

COOKIE DOUGH

  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour (240 grams)
  • 1/2 cup cold butter chopped (110 grams)
  • 1 eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1/4 cup + 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (96 grams)
  • 1 pinch salt

FOR THE FILLING

  • 1/2 cup Nutella (more or less)
  • 1/4 cup Jam of choice (more or less)
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

COOKIE DOUGH

  • Using either a (Food Processor, stand up mixer or by hand) add the flour and salt to the bowl, make a well in the flour and add the eggs, lightly mix (pulse, with a fork or beat just to wet the flour), add the sugar and mix, then add the chopped butter and mix to form a smooth compact dough, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for an hour.
  • Remove from the fridge and knead a few times to soften up the dough. Using a small round cutter (1.5 inches / 4 cm) or glass form cookies slightly thicker than pie dough (1/8 inch see photo).  Leave half the cutouts whole and the other half cut out a small form in the middle (heart, round shape, star etc*). 
  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees (180 degrees celsius). Line 2-3 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Place cut out circles on a parchment paper lined cookie sheets and refrigerate approximately 15 minutes while oven is heating.
  • Bake for approximately 10-15 minutes or until very lightly golden. Let cool completely , dust the cut out cookie with icing sugar if desired. Place filling (1 teaspoon more or less of desired filling) on whole cookie and cover with the cut out cookie. Serve. Enjoy!

*Be sure to bake the small cut out forms on a separate cookie sheet because they only take about 5-6 minutes to bake.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 35mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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    Updated from August 17, 2014.

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      1. Bharati says

        June 12, 2020 at 6:08 am

        I don’t eat eggs. So what can they be substituted ?

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        • Rosemary says

          June 12, 2020 at 8:00 pm

          Hi Bharati, in this recipe the egg gives the recipes binding and taste, you can leave it out and substitute with extra butter, start with 2-3 tablespoons until the dough comes together. Hope that helps.

          Reply
      2. P Bains says

        August 31, 2018 at 10:09 pm

        5 stars
        Hello, do the eggs need to be boiled or are they raw?

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        • Rosemary says

          August 31, 2018 at 10:31 pm

          Hi Pavan, the eggs are raw. I hope you enjoy them.

          Reply
      3. Our Mini Family (@ourminifamily) says

        August 24, 2014 at 3:00 pm

        Happy Sunday! Hope you’re having a FABULOUS weekend–just wanted to swing by and give you a huge “Thank you!” for linking up at Bewitchin Projects last week–and we’ve already got the party started again today, so be sure to come link up again here: http://www.ourminifamily.com/2014/08/bewitchin-projects-block-party-week-5.html

        XO
        ~Cathy Mini~
        OurMiniFamily.com

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        • rose says

          August 24, 2014 at 7:20 pm

          Thanks very much, and thans for the great link up party, just added my link!

          Reply
      4. Joanna says

        August 24, 2014 at 4:52 am

        5 stars
        Great recipe, I’ll be featuring it tomorrow at the Bewitching Projects Link Party !

        Reply

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