Italian Christmas Cookies (Filled) Recipe

Name: Italian Christmas Cookies (Filled)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups pastry flour; 1/2 cup flour; 1/8 teaspoon salt (says a pinch); 1/2 cup shortening; 1/3 cup shortening; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped (pecans work too); 1/2 cup raisins, ground (in a food processor); 1 tablespoon water (optional); 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted (optional); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

Servings: persons

3 1/2 cups pastry flour
1/2 cup flour
1/8 teaspoon salt (says a pinch)
1/2 cup shortening
1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped (pecans work too)
1/2 cup raisins, ground (in a food processor)
1 tablespoon water (optional)
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

1
Sift together flours and salt.
2
Cut shortening into flour mixture.
3
Melt 1/2 + 1/3 cup sugar in 1/2 cup water and pour into flour mixture and mix.
4
Roll out and cut into circles the size of a large can like fruit comes in, about 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
5
Make the filling by mixing together nuts, 2 tbsp sugar, and raisins.
6
Place a tablespoonful of filling on one side of each circle.
7
Wet the edges of the circle, fold over (should look like a half moon), and seal with a fork.
8
Prick the top of all assembled cookies with a fork to vent.
9
Bake at 400F for 7-10 minutes, until just turning golden.
10
Let cool.
11
Dust lightly with powdered sugar or make frosting by mixing 1 tbsp water, powdered sugar, and vanilla. If desired, frosting may be tinted with food coloring and sprinkles may be put on cookies immediately after frosting.

841

kcal

Calories

Fat

172

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 cups pastry flour, 1/2 cup flour, 1/8 teaspoon salt (says a pinch), 1/2 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Italian Christmas Cookies (Filled) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Italian Christmas Cookies (Filled)

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