Episode #53 - We're Making A Shortcut Recipe For Bocconotti Cookies w/ Italian Grandmother Zia Nicky

Episode #53 - ‎Today we are still in Toronto, Canada learning how to make an easier and faster version of Italian Bocconotti Cookies. If you watched Episode #38, Nonna Paolone‬ taught us how how to make Bocconotti Cookies from SCRATCH. It's a lot of work and takes a lot of time. For those people who love making cookies, but don't have the time to make them this version is perfect for you. My Zia Nicky has the secret shortcut recipe that we like to call "Woodbridge Style" Bocconotti Cookies. Nonna and her sisters love to make these cookies for special events like a Wedding, Baptism, Communion or Confirmation. Bocconotti means "Tiny Bites" in Italian. These tiny bites are the best tasting and best looking Italian cookies and will be gone as soon as you serve them. Watch to get the step by step instructions on how you can make them for your special occasion. One important ingredient that Nonna and Zia Nicky always adds to their recipe is cooking with their hearts. So, be sure when you make this you do it with all your heart. Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 Boxes Of Tenderflakes Mini Tart Shells (18 in each box)
- 12 Egg White
- 3 Cups (600g) of Almonds (Grated)
- 2 Cups (550g) of Sugar
- 3 Squares of bittersweet chocolate
- ½ Lemon Zest
- Powdered/Icing Sugar
Pre-heat oven at 375 Degrees
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Mix all dry ingredients
- Beat egg whites
- Mix a bit at a time with egg whites
- PreHeat Oven and cook at 375 degrees
- Bake until golden brown (20-25 min)
To learn more about Nonna Paolone visit her at:
www.NonnaPaolone.com
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[@jayellis7653]

Love all your videos, especially when you ask a lot of questions, they get a lil frustrated. its funny. TY

[@carmelahowcroft2163]

Hi Laurie, So happy to have you visit your Aunt Nicky and Cousins in Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada. Woodbridge is the home of many relatives of mine, including my Sister Rosa….What stands out for Italians is all the Italian staples that are available in Woodbridge in comparison to other municipalities in Ontario….Woodbridge has conveniences for Italians that are so necessary and so helpful like 3 Cheese Factories and so many Fresh Pasta Stores and the businesses cater to the Italian Community….Your family is just like my family, and of course because my family is from Calabria as well….we have the same traditions….lol….Anyway the short cuts that your loving Zia Nicky took to make these delicious Bocconotti Cookies is a great idea and I will make for Christmas…Soon coming too!! How long are you in Woodbridge for? I could almost meet up with you, Lol….Say hello to your wonderful family and if you are back in California, I hope you had a safe trip…. Stay healthy love! Carmela❤

[@LauriePaolone]

For sure we know or my relatives probably know the same people as you. I was there in June when I made these videos. I was born in Toronto, Canada and we still have a house in Woodbridge so we visit Canada at least 3 times a year. I love Woodbridge. My favorite store is Fortino's and Cataldi at Market Lane.

[@carmelahowcroft2163]

@@LauriePaolone Yes…I love Cataldi off Market Lane too, as I have issues walking, so that size of store is great for me….where is your place in Woodbridge? My sister is off Anderson and Pine Valley….so maybe we can meet up sometime…I live in Hamilton, Ontario….But I lived in Oakville, Ontario prior to the Pandemic…..anyway, un forte Salute a te e alla tua famiglia….Ciao Bella!!

[@beatrice6394]

Thank you! 💚🤍❤

[@rachel9155]

There is quit There is a shortage of eggs in my area. I am curious if its possible to measure liquid egg whites from a carton in place of separating whole eggs?

[@LauriePaolone]

Sorry, that I do not know nor does Nonna.

[@purplekitten12]

I think it should be okay. Online it says 2 tbsps for 1 large egg white so 24 tbsps for this recipe. Let me know how they turn out!

[@rachel9155]

@@purplekitten12 Thank you so much....I will let you know once I have the opportunity to try it out. 🙂 (We were at Costco yesterday, and there was not a single carton of eggs )