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15 Italian Cookie Recipes That Would Make Nonna Proud

Add these to your baking short list.

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Ethan Calabrese

Whip up a batch of cookies just like Nonna—or give your Italian favorites an unexpected twist, like we did with pumpkin cannoli. These sweet treats will be a hit either way. For more baking ideas, check out our favorite Linzer cookie recipes and winter desserts.

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Brown Butter Cookies With Fennel

The fennel adds a real pop of flavor.

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Perfect Biscotti

The perfect accompaniment to coffee or tea!

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Pignoli Cookies

These gems are a classic for a reason.

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Pumpkin Cannoli

This twist on a classic is too good to leave out.

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Perfect Thumbprint Cookies

Grab your favorite jam and get baking.

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Easy Butter Cookies

So simple, but soo addictive. Feel free to add decoration if you're making them for the holidays!

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Peanut Butter Snowballs

These might not be straight outta Italy, but they do rep the flag!

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Italian Anisette Cookies

You can't go wrong with sprinkles and icing.

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Chocolate Orange Ricotta Cookies

These cookies will make you a ricotta believer.

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Pistachio Wedding Cookies

These little guys melt right in your mouth.

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Italian Pignoli Cookies

These gluten-free cookies only require 5 ingredients to make!

Get the recipe from Just A Bit of Bacon.

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Italian Lemon Drop Cookies

These sweet pillows of goodness will add some zest to any dessert spread.

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Orange Ricotta Cookies

More scone than cookie, these dense, zesty cookies will be devoured in minutes.

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