Italian Grandma Makes Amaretti Cookies

Amaretti Cookies
6 - 7 cups All Purpose Unbleached Flour (840g)
10 teaspoons Baking Powder (40g)
4 extra large Eggs
2 cups Sugar (400ml)
1 cup Orange Juice with Pulp (240ml)
1 - 2 teaspoons Pure Almond Extract (5-10ml)
1 cup Vegetable Shortening (Crisco) (200g)
1 - 2 cups sliced Almonds (150-300g)
3 cups Powdered Sugar (300g)
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FAQ:
Who is this lady?
Gina Petitti was born in 1935 in Faeto, Italy. Her family ran a farm in Italy and she met her husband, Vito, in the same town. In 1970 Gina, Vito, and her 4 children immigrated to America. Gina’s husband passed away in 2012, but she is surrounded by a large family, which includes 9 grandchildren, and lives 5 minutes away from her eldest daughter in New Jersey. Gina spends her time cooking, gardening, and being an active member of her local Church.
Where does Gina get her recipes?
Most of these recipes are from what she learned growing up in Italy, but some of them have evolved over time. She has also learned new recipes from friends and family in America. She is always eager to try new things.
Why is no one helping her in the video?
Grandma Gina doesn’t want help! Usually, it’s because we will slow her down or not do it “her way.” For the videos we only show her, but when the camera cuts we jump in and help form the cookies or prep for the next step.
Why don’t we buy her a new...?
Grandma Gina has a closet and garage full of new gadgets, spoons, forks, pots, etc… but she doesn’t like them because she is used to doing it with her old tools. She has fun getting her hands dirty!
Who is behind the camera?
Her retired son-in-law films, her daughter helps her prep, and she usually has one or two grandkids in the kitchen.
Does Gina read the comments?
We print out and show her how much love she gets from all her viewers, and she is very thankful and hopes you enjoy her cooking! Your comments bring her lots of joy, laughter, and inspiration to make more videos to share with you.
Thank you for watching, we hope you subscribe, and we will see you in our next video!

[@sarreina1]

My mother was European with a very heavy accent, and English was quite difficult for her, She was far from Italian, but when I watch Gina, she reminds me of my mother. I see my mother’s hands, and the way she cleans when she cooks, and how she dusts her hands free from flour. Sadly, I didn’t keep many of my mother’s recipes, but watching Gina brings me back home. Love her! Don’t change a thing! Kudos to the family for these videos and the legacy your family will have.

[@soniasharp9204]

Same. My mom had the same Italian accent. She has been gone for 3 years now. Gina reminds me of her so much. I love to hear her speak Italian.

[@felixscholz]

Dear Nonna Gina - you’re the grandmother everyone should have. And by sharing this beautiful videos full of love and dedication you already made yourself 170.000 new grandchildren. Lots of love and all the best to you.

[@lovinloud4678]

I sincerely love you, Ms Gina. I've learned to cook fancy thanks to you. May God bless you abundantly - you are a blessing to those of us who watch your show.

[@bbtmac3453]

Dear Nona. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. Today is the anniversary of my mothers death. Needless to say I miss her dearly, we were very close. I watch your videos over and over again whenever I feel sad or uncertain.Your zest for life,the way you speak, the way you handle your cooking reminds me so of her. These videos are leaving your family a legacy they will appreciate for many generations. We are now in the mist of the pandemic. My prayers are with the world and especially you and your family.❤️🥰❤️

[@BuonAPetitti]

God Bless. I pray for you as well. Please stay safe.

[@TheBluewaterBlonde]

Who could not learn how to cook Italian from this precious woman. What a joy the internet is to find her!

[@juliagulia5660]

Juĺia go Liby JULIÀ ĎAD DOOR

[@luannedimaggio2802]

Gina you need a book, with recipes and stories.

[@MarciShnaider]

I agree totally

[@clairejohnson2004]

I agree as well! Her tiramisu was soooo delicious!

[@joannesharp6734]

I definitely would buy her cook book. Son in law, what about it? Lol

[@cindybrower3944]

I will buy 2 !! One for me and one for my mom !!!

[@white_lilly1903]

Totally agree😍

[@angp2531]

Oh how I miss my gramma. She had a similar accent and mannerism, she was from Minturno, Provence de Latina. Please say grazie to Gina for all her lovely renditions of the recipes. And thank you to her family for bringing us the videos.

[@nancywallace-dillard159]

I love to watch her cook. She gets so excited. She's so cute.

[@mariagambino3876]

Nancy Wallace-Dillard gg

[@tammyc1903]

I love to watch her cook. She’s never in a hurry and it’s all made with love.

[@lt2552]

Gina & family please make a "Cookbook" so we can enjoy all the time, it'll never take away from watching her make these delicious things, but something we can go back and refer too.

[@carmenneumann9479]

All receipes listed at end of video...some at beginning in 2016 videos... the charm of the receipes is Ginas technique. A cookbook is costly so this video is best for everyone

[@pekoonkoon]

Nonna Gina culinary expertise, charisma, and scintillating personality are truly unique. She's a charming, jolly lady, and she's passing along edible knowledge to the world, for free. Whoever disliked her video must have had a momentary lapse of judgement 🤣

[@skoomacat13]

This beautiful sweet woman is my antidepressant. So grateful I came across this channel. Keep up the awesome work Nonna Gina! Thank you for sharing these recipes with us!!

[@jodonato3040]

You are not only a great cook Granny, you are also a delightful & Wonderful person-a real treasure-

[@jmjmrs]

Dear Nona Gina, you have been a lifesaver to me during this Covid-19 and No Mass situation. I love watching you and all the recipes I tried have been fantastic. I have made meatballs, sauce, pasta e fagioli and manicotti. Please keep making these videos and thank you to your family for filming you and keeping you safe. I wish you a Happy Easter and hope we remember these lessons of cooking and enjoying food with our family.

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hello Missy

[@dianefranklin4661]

Gina, I can’t stop watching you. Your smile and your singing cheers me up. Makes me want to try all your dishes. You are a wonderful cook. . Now I’m so hungry!

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hello Diane

[@lilyanncookies96]

I want to thank you and your son who tapes your show, I look forward to seeing you make your wonderful recipes,and hearing all about your stories from your past,your family is so lucky to have you, not only because your an amazing cook, but you are a wonderful lady that has blessed us all for getting to know you, and you life through your cooking.GOD BLESS YOU.

[@pamelamuse7439]

Thank you Miss Gina, for the recipe! As always, such a treat to hear your voice and see your beautiful smile❤️❤️

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hello Pamela

[@hsneed4224]

We are strangers but I have come to love you Gina. God's blessings and may you continue to cook and bake for many years to come.

[@mariellaferrari9981]

Cara Gina, siete simpaticissima......e sentirti parlare metà in inglese e metà italiano è veramente divertente.... Dio ti benedica e ti conservi in salute !!!! You look very strong and healthy !!!! All my love from Italy !!!!!

[@LAOM3423]

Thanks for keeping these traditional recipes alive! Grazie Nonna Gina!

[@tinabernetic9454]

I made this recipe today (well I halved the recipe) and it turned out wonderful. Thank you! They are disappearing fast!

[@beverlycorona2245]

Someone needs to buy Miss Gina a new mixer. Her cord is all twisted. It be nice if somebody gave her a stand-alone mixer. She does work hard in the kitchen I just love her

[@susananderson1071]

Like if Kitchen Aid would sponsor her with one. But it might be a bit tall for her.

[@pattimessenger6214]

I’m an all American girl with no Italian ancestry, but Gina has convinced me that I need a sweet Italian grandma in my life! Thank you for sharing videos of fabulous food, made with love!

[@maryanneevans9563]

I love to hear Grandma Gina talk with her Italian accent. She is precious.❤️

[@kimanderson5412]

She makes me so happy to watch her. I learn a lot and thankful for her channel. I miss all my days cooking with my grandma. My grandma was a fabulous cook. So thank you for letting me be apart of your kitchen. 😊

[@msms4659]

Is there anything better than a Gramma cooking for her family?!

[@graceo8166]

❤MY DARLING GRANDMA I CANT STOP LOVING YOU! I made your AMARETTI COOKIES. IT IS EXTEA DELICIOUSLY 🌷THANK YOU & G-D BLESS YOU VERY RICHLY.

[@zuluchick6718]

Watching you makes me so happy. It’s like being back in my Nonas kitchen. I can almost smell the sauce on the stove.

[@ericamato3866]

Italy, RULES. 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

[@bobbiejo8993]

I agree❤

[@ZeroCoolStar]

My family was just like her when I was growing up... As we lose more like her we have no idea what we have lost.....

[@erinsinclair-pequeen2052]

Not opening the oven door for the first ten minutes was such a great tip! 🌹Thank you !!

[@pahrahinc3895]

My wife cries because she never had a grandma that was as sweet as Gina. Not all of us get that lucky. God bless Gina.

[@Kammaflaje]

If Gina whould be my grand mother or mother in law ill be soo fat of all of Ginas cooking. Becouse everything she makes looks so good. She has one of the sweetest soul on earth.

[@denisegirmer4550]

I love u Nona! You remind me so very much of my Italian mother in law who passed away in 2013. Miss her so much as she taught me how to cook a few Italian meals. When i watch u i feel like shes with me teaching me again! I love your Italian accent! You learned English so fast! Your children and grand kids are so very blessed!,,

[@benkaolech7198]

I like this LADY.We used to Live in Italy 30 years ago.She remined us Italian hospitality ,fashion,climate,see,fantastic pepole with good hearts ,small and big markets,history ,architecture,pine trees ,flawers,oranges,Sun and Sun.All the best from Canada.Now is song for YOU please turn on Albano &RominaPower-----your favorite song, but it is from us.Enjoy!

[@rg4bell]

I feel like I am a special guest in your home Gina. I love your recipes and love watching you make them. I too feel like you are the very special grandma of all of us who are watching. If I saw you in person I would give you a nice warm hug. The world needs more people like you.

[@tonytony3109]

Hello Gina....we love you. You remind me of late Mother and late Grandma, both from Italy. I love your way of speaking, your singing, your heart and love for America. I too was born in Italy. This Christmas, in your honor Gina, I’m going to make your Amaretti cookies. I’ll serve them at our Christmas party. Buon Natale, Gina. Ciao. Tony

[@sandydeastis300]

Ciao Gina You are the Best I luv watching you cook and sing Make more videos. Luv u Gina!🌹💐🌸

[@Nayress]

Gina you are such a sunshine! you put a large smile on my face... please never stop making these videos! we love you!

[@jeraldjohns1415]

Nonna Gina,thank you for being great! Too many of us are growing up without influences like yours in the kitchen;spreading love through nourishment. I hope you get as much love as you seem to give.

[@bonnieoliver219]

Thank you Gina for teaching us such classic recipes! You are a joy to watch.

[@cookinmum]

Thank you so much for showing us your recipes. I found you when I was reviewing tomato sauce. This is wonderful.

[@sheila4062]

Hi Nona😀. I’m a 2nd generation Italian. My home town was 75% Italian. I love your recipes, you’re accent, your kitchen, your kitchen tools....you take me back home 💋💋💋

[@nickelvins8272]

I love you Grandma Gina! You are sooooooo blessed to have her as part of your family. I grew up with a lot of Italian friends and so did my sisters. My father died when I was four years old and I always envied the close Italian families and how much they did together and how close they were. I loved the two kitchens too. Always one upstairs that rarely got used and the one in the basement for LOTS of cooking and baking and family gatherings. Thanks for recipe Gina. Xo

[@blitzburghbilly7813]

Hahah ! ...... MY MOM'S HOUSE IS STILL SET UP LIKE THAT & USED THAT WAY. ( WHAT IS CONSIDERED ) NORMAL TO ME, "YOU" HAVE A FOND MEMORY OF 🤔 👏🏼 .......

[@TLouise1959]

Gina. You make me SO happy!!

[@angelaricottawarriorrose9917]

Gina is one in a million! God Bless this Woman, I know her food is Delicious!

[@DevInvest]

Nona Gina! I thought you loved us! How could you! Make, these- COOKIES I (we) can’t eat right off the screen! No fair! 😊 Bless you and your family. These lovely family videos relax me.

[@ladycharlotte8693]

I was craving these just yesterday….I can’t wait to make them….we made your Chicken Parm and your yummy meatballs….they are now reg meals for us…. And they freeze great for a few weeks! ( if my guys know it’s in the freezer they eat them up! But I hid them for 2 weeks and then we feasted) LOVE your channel 🥂🍾💕😊🌸

[@lisacapo7600]

As always they look perfect. Being Italian it was one of the families favorite. Thank you Nona Gina, love you.

[@dianagangi794]

I love watching Gina. She reminds me so much of my mother. My mom loved to cook and bake and did it so effortlessly. Everything always turned out delicious. They both have the heavy accents and speak both English and Italian. I miss my mom so much.❤

[@tommiekolbe104]

Gina I am so happy I found you on KZbin! I don’t have my Grandmother anymore and never wrote down her recipes, I cannot wait to try these cookies! May God bless you with many more years of cooking!

[@mariasammy8643]

Gina if you owned a restaurant the line would seriously be out the door. Your amazing. I wanted a cookie recipe and these are perfect. Thankyou Gina

[@fayeneely8839]

I love watching this lady cook. She’s so sweet and a great cook I have learned a lot watching her . She’s a blessing to me 🙏🏻💕

[@rhdinah]

Gina, you are so sweet to share your gift with the world! Celebrare!

[@italishgirl5601]

A long happy marriage, family that loves you... a beautiful kitchen to spend your days sharing your wonderful, time honored recipes..... You’ve been blessed and you share your blessings..... Grazi Gina❤️

[@roby72s]

Brava Gina. Ambassador of Italian food in the world.

[@terrymauriello3668]

I love Gina. I feel a closeness to her. I also am a grandmother to 9 grandchildren and cook and bake a lot. God bless you, Gina, I am so glad to have found your posts. Keep them up. I try to save them. Theresa Mauriello

[@fob1xxl]

GOD BLESS ! YOU BAKE AND COOK LIKE MY MOM DID ! PURE ITALIANA ! 💙

[@leannecallaghan5610]

These are amazing my husband made these and I was hooked from the first bite. Thank you Gina

[@fchino-jr.3340]

Someone needs to buy Gina a Kitchenaid stand mixer for Mother’s Day. Just saying from experience. ❤️ Love you Gina.

[@patientlyhomemade6953]

Thank you :) She talks just like my grandmother from Italy. She’s adorable! I just made them for the second time! I only needed 6 cups of flour and I put 1 tbsp almond because we love almond. They’re great!

[@jadwigabakun8481]

I love this lady. She is very smart. Thank you Mrs. Gina for your hard work.🥰

[@melgraner175]

Grandma I’m learning to make the goodies my 94 yr old mother used to make for us as children here in Australia. God Bless you for sharing your recipes. You do so in a way that makes it simple to learn and understand with focus on the main part of the process. 💕

[@laurelgaskill9805]

I bought Gina’s cookbook, Cooking With Grandma Gina, for my son in law because he lived in Italy for two years and loves to make Italian food. It looks like a great book and I will buy another one for myself. Grandma Gina is the best, thanks for sharing her recipes in the cookbook. Now we would like some DVDs to watch. She is very entertaining and endearing.

[@knkrussell]

Cutest nonna ever! I love Gina, I could watch this video over and over. 💚 🇮🇹 ❤️ I cannot wait to try this recipe. Grazie mille!

[@nolagirl2458]

I am so happy to have found your channel G. Gina 💓 My husband's Grandparents were from Sicily, so now I can make him authentic Italian meals & deserts 😋I love your accent & adore your singing 👩‍🍳 you're the best! XO

[@domenicaclark6555]

Nonna Gina, Siete bellissima! Anch’io e la mia famiglia siamo venuti dal’Italia, 52 anni fa! Cercherò di fare onore alla vostra “restapi” ! Mamma aveva lo stesso accento! 😊 Dio vi benedica! ❤️

[@jinxmas]

I would watch my mother when she cooked all the time. The best way for someone to learn something is not only by reading a recipe, but watching it come to life. This is the only way I learn something. My mom is now in heaven, watching you cook is the next best thing. Thank you for sharing all of your recipes, it's rare to see. We love you Gina!

[@babsdiorio2092]

Love your note! could not agree more,My MOmmy in heaven too miss her more the more I watch Babs

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hello Joy

[@annagalati34]

She is a treasure. Reminds me of my mom. How I miss her. Thank you for your wonderful recipies.I make them all!!! ♥️♥️♥️🤗🤗

[@chachatenn2927]

Same here!! My mother passed away last year, she was born in Palermiti, Italy and emigrated to America in 1955 at the age of 16:)

[@dannyfox4156]

I wish I was a neighbor, I could stop by for coffee and cookies!!

[@Crystl22]

We'll follow you Grandma Gina, you just keep doing what you do! We love you!!

[@rosaperini2389]

Auguri , Nonna Gina, per il suo meraviglioso programma. Mi ricordo essere in cucina con la mia cara mamma e cucinare questi proprie biscotti. Che Dio la benedica.

[@michekids]

Cooking with Gina is pure delight. And tasty too!

[@maryannwade9299]

Hello Gina, I just love watching you cook and I enjoy everything you make. You look so much like my mother, she was alway singing and making the sign of the Cross like you. God Bless you and all your family ❤️ Thank you for you videos

[@arusgevorgyan7238]

My dear dear grandma Gina, love you to bits, may God give you long live and health to make all of us happy. I loved, when you said that you are doing with 6 eggs, couse you have 4 children, they must be so happy having you😍💕😘

[@mrsamzambrano5740]

My grandpa was Italian. I used to have his eggplant parm as a kid and many other dishes. I remember he would put the eggplant on paper bags. But my memory is foggy because I was so young. But I made yours today and it tasted like his! and brought back so many memories. My husband is Colombian and doesn’t really like vegetables. He came home from work and bugged his eyes when he ate the eggplant parm. He loved it especially the sauce! After I tried it I wanted to see if you had more videos and was happy to see you did So I subscribed to your channel. I’m looking forward to making lots of your recipes. Your such a sweet person and a blessing Thankyou so much for sharing your recipes and tips. Godbless you!

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hello

[@judyhunter9895]

I've only watched two videos, I'm hooked!!

[@helenewein1621]

Wish I could jump into the screen and have one! Thank you Gina!!! They look delicious. :D

[@arlinesilvernail3161]

Hi Gina , love your cookie recipe . Love all your recipes !!! . Thank - you Gina !!! . Keep making more videos . My god mother was Italian Lucy Vella . She made wonderfull Italian food . Food just like you do. She is now gone , but never forgotten . You are a real treasure Gina !!! . Iam a loyal watcher !!! . Italian is our family favorite . My uncle is also Italian . But he also passed on . Iam going to cook all your recipes . I only hope they turn out like yours . Thanks again !!! Sharon chew . 🍝🍝🍝🍝🍗🍗🍗🍗🍞🍞🍞🍞🍆🍆🍆🍆🍅🍅🍅🍅🍕🍕🍕🍕👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@nancyraga5509]

Oh my goodness! I love her! I enjoy all your videos. What a lovely woman.

[@katarinaabramovich8735]

I love the way you speak, you’re so utterly ADORABLE!

[@angieruiz6104]

Omggggg I ABSOUTLEY love you Miss Gina. 😘😘😘💕💕💕💓💕💓💕💓

[@marialopez7277]

I love to watch this sweet lady cooking and baking 😋 and loves ❤ her singing. God bless her and she lives many many years more so we can enjoy her for many years more 😘

[@pamthomas435]

Nonna Gina, I love your videos! I miss my nonna so much and it's so wonderful to watch you. I love how you are sharing how to make these wonderful recipes. Sharing food with family and friends is what brings us all together. I hope my family feels the same as I pass down our family recipes.

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hello Pam

[@onetouti]

OMG the amount of baking powder

[@weikelmd]

I have recently started watching you cook Sweet Lady!!! You inspire me to cook more for my family. 💕 I grew up with Southern Cooks. My Grandma & Mama taught me. Now I'm learning from an AMAZING Italian Cook! THANK YOU!!💕 My oven broke & now I need to buy another one. What is the brand of your stove with the double oven? EXACTLY what I need...a double oven! THANK YOU!!!💕💕💕

[@BuonAPetitti]

My oven is a GE, I have been using it for 4 years and am very happy it is a double oven.

[@weikelmd]

@@BuonAPetitti Thank you VERY much!!!

[@walterkaptain3761]

@@BuonAPetitti thanks so much for posting these. This takes me back to my late wifes family's kitchen. You are cooking things that I have not seen in 30 years. God Bless you Grandma Gina.

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hello Diane

[@YasFlowers]

Grandma Gina, you're the best chef as you know all the sweets & dishes recipes, WOW, you're amazing Grandma Gina! God bless you and with love from Bahrain

[@frankroden8233]

You have to love a Grandma ( Nonna ) who bakes cookies !!

[@soniasharaf60]

Hi my sweet grandma ,how are you great Gina , your Amaratti cookies are delicious I love them , I love you too my great chef 👩‍🍳 May God bless you amen 🙏🏽 kisses from Saudi Arabia 😘😘😘😘🤲🏼🤲🏼🤲🏼🌹🌹🌹

[@crystalj2941]

I love watching your videos! my dad always told me stories about his grand mother house and about all the food she would make. I don't have any grandparents they all passed before or shortly after my birth. I like to think this is how it would feel to have known my grandma. Thank you❤️

[@sherrieanorman2816]

Dearest Grandma Gina, I LOVE watching you cook and I know just what I will be making over our holidays. These cookies are going to be my first. Love to you and yours sweet woman. God bless you all.

[@Lyn4817]

What a wonderful way to ensure your generations maintain the family's favourite recipes. A tremendous tribute to your Nonna. If only all families showed the degree a respect to their Grandparents. Wonderful. Thank you for sharing. I am looking forward to this season's tomatoes. I am in Northen half of Australia. I actually bought my first ever tomato press this week .Very small and basic but I am only preparing for two of us.

[@andrewmarchbankd321]

I've been watching her all last night and this morning. She's excellent and would love to see her on the Today's Show! She brings a smile to my face. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@annamariazdanowicz88]

Thank you Gina . Love to watch you . As you remind me of my beautiful Mum who I have just lost. You bring me joy and comfort. God bless you and your family . Love from Wales. Xxx❤️😘🙏🏻

[@BuonAPetitti]

I am sorry for the loss of your mom. I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless!

[@lotacarolinaaisling1261]

I love how all the hints of how not to screw this up all come towards the end of the video :D She's so precious!

[@estrellawundsch2734]

God bless you Gina and your family. It is so nice to see you in your kitchen preparing those delicious recipes. thank you!

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hello estrella

[@agb0012000]

Once again, a beautiful video of you in the kitchen. Thank you for sharing. God bless you and your family.

[@moemouse4604]

Ty Gina! Your mannerisms & things you say reminds me so much of my Mother.

[@marthesmicallef204]

I love this lady, all her recipes that I have made comes out perfect, l myself is Maltese but enjoying making Nonna recipes, God Bless, stay safe and all the best from Melbourne, Australia ❤❤

[@tinag4262]

Thank you, Gina! So nice to hear where the recipe comes from. I have made four of your other dishes and they have all been so good thanks to your clear instructions ☺ This will be the first of your "sweets" that I make. I am sending them wiith my husband to share with his work friends. They are currently only getting two days off per month, and I try to send them a treat every now and then to ease their labor. Just wanted you to know that your videos bless far beyond what you imagine ... there are some weary, hard working men who will appreciate that you have posted this video.