Nonna’s Italian Cookies 

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These Italian cookies also known as “Ciambelline della Nonna” are a very popular treat that have been enjoyed for generations. They are a simple and rustic cookie.

How to Make Ciambelline

What you need:

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flour

sugar

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egg

Whisk together the dry ingredients, flour, salt and baking powder.

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Make a well in the middle and add the egg, sugar, zest, milk, vanilla and butter.

2

Mix together with a fork, spatula or the flat beaters, form a dough, do not over work the cookie dough.

3

Move to a flat surface and gently knead to form a compact dough. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate.

4

Remove the dough from the fridge into long ropes.

5

Close the ends with wet fingers and place on the parchment paper lined baking sheets.

6

Bake until golden, let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely.

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1. They can also be frozen in an freezer container or bag, they will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer.

Expert tips

2. The raw cookie dough will keep for up to 2-3 days in the fridge.

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