Cucidatti Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Cucidatti
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14 ounces pulled figs; 14 ounces seedless raisins; 1 strip orange rind, 2 inches long; 12 lb candied fruit; 12 lb sweet chocolate; ¼ cup grape jam; 1 pinch pepper; ¾ teaspoon cinnamon; ¾ teaspoon ground allspice; 8 cups flour; 1 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cups shortening; 3 eggs; 1 cup milk or 1 cup water; 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 ½ teaspoons anise flavoring

Servings: persons

14 ounces pulled figs
14 ounces seedless raisins
1 strip orange rind, 2 inches long
12 lb candied fruit
12 lb sweet chocolate
¼ cup grape jam
1 pinch pepper
¾ teaspoon cinnamon
¾ teaspoon ground allspice
8 cups flour
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups shortening
3 eggs
1 cup milk or 1 cup water
1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoons anise flavoring

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Filling:.
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Place figs, orange peel and chocolate thru a grinder using a medium blade.
3
If it sticks in the grinder add a small bit of ice water.
4
Add grape jam, spices and fruit to ground mixture and blend together well.
5
Cookies:.
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Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
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Cut in shortening until it looks like corn meal.
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Make a well in the flour mixture and break the eggs into it.
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A.
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Add half the milk or water and all of the extracts.
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Mix carefully till a ball forms.
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Knead for 5 minutes.
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Add the rest of the milk or water slowly as you knead.
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Only add enough milk or water to make a medium-soft dough which will be easy to handle.
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Divide dough into 3 equal parts.
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Roll out the dough to about 1/8 inches.
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Cut into small cookie size, strips or circles.
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Place 1 rounded tbsp of filling onto each strip and fold over to seal.
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be sure to moisten the bottom edge of each cookie before you fold over.
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This will help to seal each cookie.
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Use a fork to press the edges together (Like a ravioli).
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Make a small slit on the top of each cookie.
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Bake on a greased cookie sheet 1/4 inch apart in 375 degree oven for 18 to 25 minutes, until light brown.
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Remove from oven and place a brightly colored glaze on each one while they are hot.
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My Grandmother and Mother always used very deep shades of red, green and blue for the Christmas Holidays.
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I hope you enjoy these cookies, they have been made for 3 generations in my Mother's family.

8681

kcal

Calories

434

Fat

1064

Carbs

104

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14 ounces pulled figs, 14 ounces seedless raisins, 1 strip orange rind, 2 inches long, 12 lb candied fruit, and more.

Yes, Cucidatti falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cucidatti

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