Italian cookies

Many people know the Italian kitchen. It is known all over the world for its delicious pasta. But the Italian kitchen has a lot more to offer. There are also delicious Italian cookies which are definitely worth trying. That is why there are many different kinds of Italian cookies you can try when you want to eat a delicious cookie. 

Cantuccini

Cantuccini are cookies that most people have seen at some point. If you have been on holiday in Italy, this is a cookie you often get with coffee or tea there. The name doesn't mean much to most people though. This is because the cookies are known for their taste, but the name is not very well known. 

Originally cantuccini were eaten with a special kind of Italian wine. This is called vin santo. In Dutch this is holy wine. But these cookies are also delicious for dipping in coffee or tea. 

A cantuccini is a biscuit filled with almonds. However, you can also sometimes see them filled with pine nuts. If you can't find them, you can also search for biscotti. 

Amaretti

Amaretti are also very tasty Italian cookies that most people enjoy eating. Amaretti are like most Italian cookies made with almonds. However, with these cookies, this gives them a much stronger flavor. 

If you are looking for amaretti, you will not find them in one form. This is because there are many different forms in which they are sold. You can buy them as meringue, but they are also sold as small compact cookies.

Cannoli

Cannoli are cookies that are often eaten with coffee in Italy. They are round, oblong biscuits which are filled with a cream made of ricotta. The crispy biscuit on the outside of the ricotta is fried for the crispy structure. 

Many different things can be used in the ricotta. For example, a piece of candied fruit or some chocolate can be added. Many people find this a tasty addition to a delicious biscuit. 

Savoiardi

Savoiardi is also a very famous biscuit in Italy. It is the basis for tiramisu. However, in The Netherlands they have also been known for a long time. Here they are called "Lange Vingers". 

These cookies are made primarily from eggs and sugar. This makes for an airy inside and a very soft taste. Because the structure of the cookies is so good, they are often used for the dessert tiramisu. 

Baci di dama

Baci di dama is a delicious Italian cookie with vanilla or chocolate flavor. These cookies are filled with a soft chocolate. This is the reason why most people can appreciate these cookies so much. 

In Italian Baci di dama means kissing a woman. The moment you taste this cookie, you will most likely eat why the cookies are named that way. This is of course very nice to do. 

Ricciarelli

Ricciarelli are also typical cookies from Italy. They are crispy on the outside and a bit chewy on the inside. These cookies are also made from almonds. They also contain orange peel. 

The combination of the almonds and the orange peel has ensured that there is a perfect balance of flavours. This is of course what you are looking for in a delicious cookie to accompany your coffee. 

They are easy cookies to make and since they are made from almond flour, they are also suitable for the gluten-free diet. This is ideal if you want to enjoy a delicious cookie while eating gluten-free. 

Occhi di bue

Occhi di bue is another delicious Italian cookie. They are shortbread cookies with a kind of jam as filling. These cookies can be found all over Italy and many people find them delicious to eat. In Rome, these cookies are found the most. 

Occhi di bue means cow's eye in Italian. This is because the shape of the biscuit with the jam filling looks a bit like an eye. This is probably where the name comes from. 

These cookies are also great for people who eat gluten-free. This is because the cookies are made from rice flour instead of wheat flour. This also makes the cookies healthier for most people. 

There are many different kinds of Italian cookies you can choose from when you want to eat a delicious cookie. The good thing about these cookies is that they are easy to make yourself. If you find a recipe too difficult, you can always make another kind of Italian cookie. This is because there are many varieties.