Italian Grandma Makes Sesame Seed Cookies (Reginelle)

SESAME SEED COOKIES (REGINELLE)
4 cups All Purpose Flour
1 tablespoon Baking Powder
¼ teaspoon Salt
2 sticks Butter (8 ounces) room temperature
1 cup Sugar
2 extra large Eggs
2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla
Zest of one Lemon
¼-½ cup Whole Milk
1 cup Toasted Sesame Seeds
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FAQ:
Who is this lady?
Gina Petitti was born in 1935 in Faeto, Italy. It is in the province of Foggia in the Puglia region of southeast 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 enjoys making food for her family in the same old fashion ways as she was taught by her mother and grandmother in Italy, and also new things she has subsequently learned from family and friends in America. She also enjoys 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 and behind the scenes?
Grandma Gina’s retired son-in-law, Nick, does the filming, editing, production, and channel management. Her daughter, Maria, helps with food preparation, kitchen setup and fan support. Also, Grandma Gina usually has one or two grand-kids in the kitchen to help.
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!

[@JESUSISLORDforever888]

It’s always a joy to see your sweet face. Aloha, Mother Gina.🌴🌴🌴🌴🤙🤙🎚️🙏🏾🙏🏾Yes, we must ALL PRAY! Our world so desperately needs JESUS.

[@n.mat.5986]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@angelafairbairn7740]

Amen. The Rosary is our weapon for these times

[@JESUSISLORDforever888]

@@angelafairbairn7740 My hope is built on NOTHING LESS than JESUS blood and righteousness. I dare NOT trust the sweetest frame but wholly lay on JESUS’ name. On CHRIST, THE SOLID ROCK I stand…all other ground is SINKING SAND. When HE shall come with trumpet 🎺 sound, oh may I “IN HIM” be found; dressed IN HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS alone….faultless to stand before THE THRONE. On CHRIST, THE SOLID ROCK I stand…….all other ground is….SINKING SAND. ALL OTHER GROUND IS SINKING SAND. My faith, hope and trust is in a person….JESUS CHRIST. Our world so desperately NEED JESUS // mic 🎤 drop.

[@mariacasella6474]

Isn’t she just the cutest and sweetest Nona Gina ever!!!just wanna hug her

[@gingermcgarvey7773]

Cookies and coffee. Prayers and peace. All good things! Thank you Gina! 🙏❤️🤍💙

[@NicoleL89319]

I admire that you are almost 90 years old and you still do all that you do. You're awesome ❤❤❤❤

[@dominicdavino252]

Absolutely sweetheart got to love this grandmother. God bless this sweet women.

[@Boyhowdy875]

She sure doesn't look almost 90, she looks probably more than 20 years younger!

[@fchino-jr.3340]

My mother used to bake these cookies also, so delicious 😋 going to try your recipe soon. God bless you momma Gina 🙏🏻

[@MariaGarcia-zd3st]

This is the face of an extremely happy Nonna. Long live La Nonna Gina.

[@lindarennie2212]

God bless you Nonna Gina! We love you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@daddysgirljrtk]

God BLESS you Nonna Gina. Yes we all MUST pray every day many times each day. I love watching you and love watching you. May God continue to give you strength.

[@Sunshine444me]

Nonna Gina, you are a sweet Angel! You make all the same recipes my grandma made. I use to stay at her house when I was young and watch her as she cooked. She taught me so much but nothing was written down 🙂. On your channel I get to relive those precious memories with her and finally get to make them all and have record of the recipes. You are soooo loved! God bless you and the world! 💖💖💖 sending you a great big hug!

[@donnabiagini8987]

❤️❤️❤️Ditto Sunshine 🌞 Beautiful sentiment. 💚🤍❤️🇮🇹 grandma 👵🏽 That’s my story too❣️☮️. Love and Blessings Grandma Gina! You make my heart happy 😊 I’m gonna make your Reginas very soon! So grateful for you, much love, Donna from Brooklyn/Queens 🎉

[@donnabiagini8987]

Living in The Sunshine ☀️ State 🌴🌺🦋🐊🦩🦎

[@Boyhowdy875]

I love you Gina! You have a beautiful heart! I will pray for the world and for you and your beautiful family! God bless you!

[@mcbeed2770]

Love you Gramma Gina. Yes we pray 😇🩵💚💜. You are Awesome.Thank you so much.Never Give Up!!!🤗🐾🐾

[@williamtapogna2290]

Bella Grazie grandma you have hands of gold

[@ceecee7879]

Thank you for praying for us, Mama Gina. We pray for you, your family and the world ❤

[@Ruralvixon]

Just the sound of the hand held blender against a glass bowl brings me back to my childhood! Thank you for that, and everything else you do to make this a better, and more flavorful world!

[@pixiestyx1766]

Finally!!! Just in time for St. Joseph altar🇮🇹💕🇺🇸

[@sylvialamprecht9925]

Oh my word i love this Lady with all off my heart. She's not only a great baker, cook, but she's got a heart of gold. She's not only thinking of herself and her family., but praying for the world and to love one another. Gina my friend God love and bless you and your family. ❤❤❤❤

[@StayPrimal]

You looking good Grandma! Thank you for the video!!!

[@srfmomflorida3532]

On International Women’s Day I can’t imagine watching anyone who is a better example of a strong, caring and loving woman! Thank you Gina! 🌺

[@2GTBG1]

Delicious cookies!!! Thank you for sharing and yes I am also praying many rosaries for peace in the world. We all need to pray for peace for the present time and for many, many years to come. WE LOVE YOU TOO!!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@plusimagestv]

One of my favorite Italian cookies.

[@douglashorsley6824]

Grandma Gina it's always great to see your beautiful face and hear your great accent... Thank you for all you do...

[@r.hatten7506]

This is my favorite channel! God bless you Nonna Gina! Praying for peace for everyone.

[@carollucci]

Gina, when I see you have a new video, it makes my day, thank you for being such an inspiration to your many fans! God bless you.

[@franperretta]

God bless you Gina ❤ thank you for praying for peace and praying for the whole world. We need more people in the world like you who make others happy and who care about humanity and about peace 🙏 May God bless you and your family in this lent and Easter season. God bless you and keep cooking. We love your cookies 🫶

[@leadfoot1229]

We love you too Nonna Gina. This is one of my favorite cookies, I will say the rosary while I make them and think of you.❤❤❤❤💋

[@homesteadblessings8886]

You are so right Gina. We all have to pray for this world. God's blessing to you and yours

[@theresesailor7942]

Grandma Gina! Hello and God's blessings to you! I love you so much and I feel like I'm watching my own grandma every time I watch you cook and bake! My Grandma was born and grew up in Volturara Appula, Foggia. I will be 65 yrs. old this year and my grandma Gelsomina died when I was 12. She loved to bake and cook and say her rosary. So many of your recipes are like my grandma's. I wish you love, peace and God's abundant blessings! Keep doing what you love and keep singing too, I love to hear you sing. My love & prayers, Therese

[@fireweedprincessa]

Gramma Gina in our house you are a favourite!! we love your channel and we love you!! thank you for your videos bless you for your kindness.. we pray for peace all over the world.. much loves from Yukon Canada..

[@mayantoon1224]

God bless you and bless your family for your prayers

[@stepps511]

God bless you, Gina, and God bless all the world, indeed. May peace reign.

[@estajurado]

Nani Gina! I love you. I also pray the Rosary daily for the world and mostly for the Sister Servants of Mary. They are Catholic religious and are nurses. They care for the sick and dying folks at night. I will bake these cookies for them. I truly believe they will love them. God bless you Nani Gina and blessed ever Virgin Mother Mary watch over you always.

[@monamaalouf6686]

Thank you Gramma Gina... Happy to watch your videos and great recipes 😄 We all should pray for God to live in peace and protect us from evil 🙏🏻 God bless you and your family 🙏🏻

[@nunzioguadagni3445]

Nonna Gina you remind me of my mamma buòna saluta ❤❤❤ my mamma always say let's pray and she has her Rosary in her hands praying God bless you and I thank you for all your recipes I have made alot of them just like my mamma Francesca and my Grandma Tana

[@derr2438]

James 5:16 "The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much." Thank you for praying for this crazy mixed-up world. And, I can imagine a nice cup of black coffee with your cookies. Crunchy, a touch of lemon. Thank you for this recipe, too! Much love to you.

[@susancolucci3005]

God bless you Nona Gina thank you for the recipe ❤️🥰🙏✝️

[@julief1718]

Thank you for bringing me back to the days in my grandma’s kitchen. She made those same exact cookies. Mama Gina, you remind me so much of my grandma ❤️

[@toriawilliams9431]

Thankyou Nona for another great recipe May God continue blessing you and your family always 🙏 ❤❤

[@godsgrace6026]

We love you 😘 Nona Gina

[@kathyb.5156]

Keep praying the rosary, thank you for sharing this delicious recipe, it’s one I’ve always wanted to make, now you showed me how easy it is. God Bless you Grandma Gina!

[@franceskloos1297]

It is always a great day when we see your smiling face, you bring so much joy to everyone Gina❤️ my grandma used to make these cookies around Easter time, so now I know how to make them also, God Bless you Gina we love you❤️❤️❤️

[@eileencostilow7801]

Hello Gina! I love to watch you cook. Here in New Orleans we call these St. Joseph's cookies (along with the anise cookies). When we visit several St. Joseph's Altars at different local churches for St. Joseph's Day, we come home with Goodie Bags of St. Joseph cookies along with prayer cards and a Ziploc bag of a small piece of Blessed bread to put in your freezer. If there is a Hurricane or very bad storm outside, you are supposed to throw the piece of Blessed bread out the window to protect your home. I just loved the St. Joseph's Altar tradition and the wonderful food that we get to eat at each one. Thank you for showing us your recipe. St. Joseph, pray for us and the whole world. Thanks, Gina. Take care.

[@user-vb3zx1ds2d]

Fantastic lady, excellent cookies!!! I am Greek and we make something similar especially for Easter. I love Gina and lhava been watching you for years,and our beliefs are the same . Wishing you good health and happiness always ❤🙏🌹🦘🦘🦘

[@nancyf18]

Nonna Gina, Thank you. God bless you Donna Gina & Family

[@eileenmarter6993]

Thank you nonna gina

[@anthonyvarone5526]

You remind me of my mom so much…that’s exactly how she cooked. We had the best food and the best meals all the time. Nothing like having a true Italian mom straight from Italy. I tried to cook her meals when I can but they never turn out exactly like hers. I miss her so much.❤

[@syldee8927]

Looks so good & easy. Will definitely try it. Keep the orayers going. God Bless you for praying the Rosary for the world.

[@nikkipatriot8764]

God Bless you nonna Gina💕💕💕 We love and appreciate you so much 💕💕💕

[@eileenmarter6993]

God bless you too thank you

[@mcbeed2770]

Love you Gramma Gina 😇🐾🐾💜You are " The Best " !

[@mztwixed]

A most endearing woman. God bless and keep you dear woman.

[@MariaGarcia-zd3st]

I wish i could pray "The Rosario" at that warm house and have some coffee with a beautiful Gina?love you Nonna.

[@user-mm4db1bs9f]

Love you grandma Gina

[@carolepracitto928]

Love you and so much respect ....you are so wonderful...remind me of my Nana and Momma....I never miss a post...

[@DrFatenAlarrab]

I’m Palestinian, I’m watching you from Jordan and I love your content, you deserve millions of likes, may God bless you, Molto Grazie💜

[@ndlz1]

You have so much to teach.🤗🙏 Peace on earth.🙏🙏

[@BronxBombers_726]

Our world is coming apart and then there is Grandma Gina❤. I love you Grandma Gina!!! I’m from Queens and I feel so comfortable watching and listening to you. My Grandmother is gone but I claim Grandma Gina mine. God bless you my Grandmother.❤

[@ninetofiverecordings]

always sets me in a good mood watching

[@ginaleblond1007]

These cookies bring back wonderful memories. Thank you Nona Gina!

[@williamtapogna2290]

I love those cookies grandma is so delicious. God bless you bon appétit my CB just Regini cookies. My grandma Margarita and my grandma Grace Mary used to Magda and my friend Vinny. His grandmother used to make them too. God bless you señorita. God bless you.

[@jcamp2112]

YAY Gina has returned!!!!! We love you too!!!

[@carolcicala7729]

Gina, YOU ARE SO SWEET.

[@happysandyh]

Thank you Grandma Gina! God bless you!

[@TheNYLADYBUG]

Thank you sweet grandma Gina. We love you so much ❤ May God be with you and everyone!!

[@RoseyReadsAndWrites]

Thank you for this recipe and thank you for praying ❤. God bless you 🙏

[@mariacasella6474]

Ciao Bella Nona Gina!!!Makes my day when I see you,I make these too.thank you so much for sharing your vast knowledge and always your sweet songs and insight into your life in Italy and here/may god continue to bless you and your family and keep you safe and healthy.

[@barbarabazin9570]

Those cookies look delicious, thank you for praying the rosary for the world and all of us. Blessings for you and your family. ❤ Send hugs from Miami 🙏🙏

[@aysegulgoknar]

Dear GrandMother Gina, today is my Mother's Birthday. Thank You celebrating with us from far away, love You😘🤗🤞🙏!

[@BuonAPetitti]

Happy Birthday to you mom. God Bless!

[@aysegulgoknar]

@@BuonAPetitti 😘🤗🤞🙏

[@user-hn8fq1db5f]

Gina, my mom made these all the time..They were always at an Italian bridal shower or other function and great with a cup of coffee. You remind me so much of my mom and thank you for giving your time so generously.

[@macaronimamadp4545]

We always love seeing a new recipe from Grandma Gina. ❤️ We’ve been following you since early 2020. Great job Grandma!

[@nancyeding4924]

Gina, Thank you SO much for this recipe! When I was a child (quite a long time ago now), my aunt would always bring a tray of mixed Italian cookies to our family Christmas gathering. I always went for the sesame seed cookies! My favorite! An elderly Italian lady baked them at Christmas and my aunt would buy them from her. They lived in a well known area of St. Louis, Missouri known as the Hill (as it was one of the more elevated areas of the city) and was populated by many Italian Americans. My uncle was first generation born here and was one of 11 siblings! He loved to cook and would often treat us to many of his creations he learned from his mamma. I watch your videos with my grandchildren. Thank you so much for sharing your joy of cooking and baking and your sweet, loving sincerity. You brighten our day!

[@MrCorvettegirl2]

Hello Ms Gina So nice to see you make your cookies😊I love a crunchy cookie with expresso👍 Thank you for your prayers ❤🙏 God bless you

[@patriciadinardo4074]

Love you grandma Gina, thank you for sharing all your wonderful recipes ❤ 😊

[@mariadiantherese9663]

Grazie, Nonna Gina! I love these cookies! And I love to learn to cook and bake from you!!! God love you - God bless you & your family.

[@user-qv2cq5kv1h]

Young lady. You are a gem!! Love you so much. Kind heart indeed! ❤❤❤ 14:30

[@oliviaw5132]

I love you Nonna Gina! You remind me so much of my Grandma and Great Grandma. They are in heaven now ❤ I miss them so much. I miss their delicious cooking and cookies! I will be trying your recipe. Yes. Alwaya pray❤ God bless you

[@danieladelmann8574]

Hello Gina, can't wait to watch your next video :)

[@SisterCnews]

We all love you too Gina!!!!

[@shawnmh91]

🙏 Love her 🕊️ such a sweet lady! We love you Gina!! ❤

[@Usercantwelve]

I love Sesame cookies !!!!

[@rimabarakat8838]

You didn’t sing! I was waiting for a song. Love those sesame biscotti.

[@theaccountcreated8962]

That’s my mamaw Gina, not really but that’s what I call her. Praying grandmas keep this world in check. ❤

[@nianina1866]

God Bless you sweet Gina & your family . I love your faith so much . Thank you .

[@sweeney60]

Gina’s recipes are always great, but there’s just something special about when she makes cookies. It’s like watching your own grandmother make cookies. It makes you feel like a kid again in all the best ways.

[@darlenemazurik4451]

Those look delicious Gina!!! God Bless you! 🙏🙏🙏 Prayers for peace!

[@isabellazarb4261]

I love watching your videos with my family! We are Maltese living in the uk and the food you make reminds us of back home in Malta. Thank you for praying for us & god bless you ❤❤🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@williamtapogna2290]

That looks delicious already and you didn’t even finish. God bless your grandma start up BON, ANNA and CENTE ANNE CENTER ANNE UNO

[@adamandrews4107]

Thank you, Nona. Yes, say the Rosary every day. God bless you and Mary protect you for your wonderful witness!

[@pastagirl1]

We mke this every year for Christmas. All the girl cousins get together to make hundreds....We freeze them until Christmas Eve. Wonderful memory.

[@carolcampanelli6669]

I enjoy watching Nonna Gina work in the kitchen. As I have told you previously, she very much reminds me of my mamma. ❤ Same accent, same cooking techniques, same religious values. Thank you for sharing her with us. Nonna Gina un abbraccio forte per te. ❤ Grazie per tutto che fai per noi. 🙏

[@arianemariano3807]

One of my favorites! My Moms were the best! Thank you, Gina.❤

[@carolepracitto928]

what a treasure you are Nana Gina...these are my favorite cookies with a nice cup of coffee...I love you...Thank you for the family member video taping...God bless you both

[@AK-se7xe]

Grazie nonna Gina!Dio vi benedica . Guardo sempre con tanto piacere le meraviglie che nascono nella sua cucina ! Da Chicago e dal Italia con amore ❤

[@debrasusan73]

We love you, too, Gina! Those cookies look so yummy!!! Great to see you again!

[@ronalddevine9587]

You are amazing, Gina. These are so simple, but delicious. God bless you 🙏

[@jr509]

I love watching your videos. You remind me of my childhood I grew up in a multicultural neighbourhood and we had treats like this from every culture. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos.

[@danny88dh]

I miss my grandma so much she went to be with the lord but until the day she died she always made the most amazing cookies all kinds of beautiful sweet treats it was her vow to grampa when they got married to always have something sweet in the cookie box and that is one of my most fond memories of going to visit her that there was always a cookie to munch on 😊😊😊😊 this just brings me back god please bless this woman with a long and happy life for she holds the secrets of making such sweet treats 😊😊😊 another great video I can not wait for the next one.

[@maryamfincher1851]

Thank you Gina. Peace and love to all in our home earth planet 💞💯🙏🌹

[@tinamercuri9319]

God bless you Gina love watching you words cant express enough that we need more people like you in this world ❤❤❤❤❤

[@BlancheFury]

Love you so, Gina. Makes me miss my sweet Nonna.

[@kimedge7493]

We love you too, Grandma! :)

[@slapstickdome9797]

I have had these, they are very good. Thank you Gina for the recipe. Now I can also make them!!! Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5-6 🙏

[@cherylm4867]

Oh my gosh. Looks amazing ❤. Love all of your videos!!!