I love how she does not drag it out. She was clear and easy to follow. I can’t wait to make these Italian cookies from my childhood and surprise my 95 yr. old mother. 🙂
@SugarSpunRun12 күн бұрын
Thank you! What a sweet treat for your mother! I hope she loves them. :)
@cindytrayer427926 күн бұрын
My grandparents were 100% Italian and I grew up eating the best cookies. These were my favorites. The cookies shaped in a knot or roll were harder in texture . Great for dunking. Pastel icing, made a little thicker was used on the shaped ones. So good!
@TheGeekyBanana26 күн бұрын
Italian here too, the nut rolls and wedding cookies 🤤 just the cookie trays in general at Italian gatherings are always the best
@cindytrayer427926 күн бұрын
@ Italian weddings and the cookies are the best! Cookies more important than the cake!!
@alanandjanetpohl404316 күн бұрын
Yes, same here! I love those cookies. We Italians did a lot of dunking!
@cindytrayer427915 күн бұрын
@ LOL that’s for sure and I’m still a dunker and always will be 🤣
@WeepingWillow42225 күн бұрын
My mom's family is Italian (my grandma was from Sicily, my grandpa was from Abruzzo) and we make what my mom calls "Sicilian cookies" that are similar to these with lemon and orange peel added to the cookies. And I think we use almond extract instead of vanilla (but hey, whichever flavor floats your boat, either one is good to me). They are awesome!
@SugarSpunRun25 күн бұрын
Love the lemon and orange peel addition! Thank you for sharing! 💕
@marcelleray459524 күн бұрын
We use anise extract.
@AllisonWCone24 күн бұрын
Ooooh, I have had these with anise or vanilla extract. I made a bunch of extracts this spring in anticipation of holiday baking this year. I bet the orange and lemon would be fantastic!!
@Seashells1719 күн бұрын
My wonderful mother with a Sicilian background made these and hermit cookies. She called them Italian Biscuits. And you are right, they are not too sweet. So they are a little biscuit like. Seeing them makes me think of my mom so much. She was very well know for her Italian biscuits. Thanks for the memory.❤️
@VelvetCappello13 күн бұрын
My MIL made these every year for Christmas. We used lemon zest and juice. Can't wait to make them now!!! She called them Pastete and glazed them with an egg wash and baked them with sprinkles. Delicous!!!!
@SugarSpunRun13 күн бұрын
I hope you love these! :)
@VeraBivol2 күн бұрын
I apologize,this is very nice recipes!!!❤❤❤❤ ❤
@GrammaDi100022 күн бұрын
My daughter and I made these yesterday, they are delicious!
@scotto959125 күн бұрын
The Italian couple next door to my parents during retirement, used to make these every christmas. I've never known the recipe so I'm looking forward to putting this all together. They would make a confectioners sugar icing that was thicker and dyed either red or green. They also used almond extract and vanilla extract, you never knew what you were going to get, until you took a bite😊
@MyName-zd9pe25 күн бұрын
What lovely memories for you. ☺️ When I watched it... "I'm going to try vanilla and almond extract to these." Also sprinkle coarse white sugar after icing to make them look like snow balls.
@SugarSpunRun24 күн бұрын
That is a wonderful memory! I hope these are as good as you remember. :) :)
@rochellea965219 күн бұрын
exactly
@TheGeekyBanana26 күн бұрын
I can’t wait to try these! I just know they will taste like my childhood! Thank you so much, you have never let me down with a single recipe. You are my go to for baking recipes and deserve millions of followers ❤
@SugarSpunRun24 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! :) :) I hope you love these! :)
@angelhnds801325 күн бұрын
Your recipe looks good ( I’m used to anise flavor added) . Thank you for sharing.
@SugarSpunRun24 күн бұрын
You're welcome! I hope you love them! :)
@VeraBivol2 күн бұрын
Thank you very much!!!can you have the recipe?
@MichaelS7716 күн бұрын
These are amazing cookies! They came out so soft, moist, cake-like and delicious. These cookies and your Worst Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe are my top 2 cookies :) Thank you so much for sharing... Happy Holidays.
@SugarSpunRun15 күн бұрын
You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed them! :)
@joannatimmins879526 күн бұрын
Just came across your recipe for soft Italian cookies. I used to have a recipe from an old Italian grandma not mine. The cookie was called SCALLILA all I can remember is that the batter had four egg shells of lard in it and 6 eggshells of whiskey. The icing was a mixture of honey and whiskey. I would love to find this recipe, hopefully you can help. I absolutely love all of your recipes. Thank you for the time it has taken you to make all those videos.
@zandramangrum548325 күн бұрын
You might find a similar recipe online. Happy hunting.
@SugarSpunRun24 күн бұрын
Interesting sounding cookie! I've never heard of it. I will have to search to see if I can find something like that. I'm glad you have enjoyed all of the recipes and videos. :)
@christinac.364621 күн бұрын
I’m going to make these and add them to my cookie baskets for Christmas
@maureenharrah93124 күн бұрын
THere was an Italian cookie I LOVED as a child. It was anise flavored....a ball and the woman who made them I remember BOUNCING these airy light cookies in a pan with a glaze to coat them.....I thought they were called Zuccarines....but I am not sure.... I ADORED THOSE COOKIES!
@MichelleMoore-x6w23 күн бұрын
This is it. They’re also called Anginettis. The glaze is just powdered sugar, a dash of milk and anisette extract
@maureenharrah93123 күн бұрын
@@MichelleMoore-x6w Thank you!
@BrissasBlessedBites26 күн бұрын
These cookies look amazing Sam!!! You did an amazing job!🤩 Love Brissa.💕
@SugarSpunRun25 күн бұрын
Thank you! :)
@christinalustig345414 күн бұрын
These are delicious and the recipe is easy. I had anisette liqueur which I diluted with water 50/50 which I used instead of the two tablespoons of milk in the icing, they came out great. Thanks for the ‘keeper’ recipe!
@SugarSpunRun12 күн бұрын
You're welcome! I'm glad they were such a hit! :)
@carolbenson652424 күн бұрын
Have been wanting to see this recipe! Thank you!
@SugarSpunRun24 күн бұрын
I hope you love them! 😊
@gypsyskyy945119 күн бұрын
Tada's! Real name is Tarelles I think. I grew up in an Italian family on my mothers side, and we made these for special occasions every year. There are many variations of them, but are basically the same recipe. My grandmother etc always used Anise, but some aunts used lemon or almond. They are delicious. You did a great job and made it look easy! LOL
@marianunes690517 күн бұрын
Thank you they look delicious.👏😘
@SugarSpunRun17 күн бұрын
I hope you love them! 😊
@Javaman9220 күн бұрын
Hi Sam, its been awhile. I've been on a serious health diet for many months now. You still make me smile. Have you been doing the lonely stand mixer right along or am I just lucking out to catch it again. I can't believe I still laugh every time...
@SugarSpunRun19 күн бұрын
Good to hear from you again! The lonely mixer still makes appearances. I'm glad you enjoy it. :)
@lisabisogno530813 күн бұрын
I make these every year!!
@SugarSpunRun13 күн бұрын
They are so good! :)
@bettyfranklin676920 күн бұрын
Thank you for this recipe!! They look delicious and I can’t wait to make them. 😊
@SugarSpunRun19 күн бұрын
Hope you enjoy
@rowenareinertsen474922 күн бұрын
Love your recipes! Thank you!
@Brandi_the_Baker26 күн бұрын
Sam I wish I could afford to buy you some butter. I absolutely love your recipes and so happy to have you. I’m over here trying to afford my own butter though. 😂 one day hopefully I will be able to support you the way I would like.
@SugarSpunRun24 күн бұрын
Your continued support is more than enough. I truly appreciate it.. :)
@ginaknarr633518 күн бұрын
My grandmother would divide the dough into different bowls and add grated orange rind to one bowl, lemon rind to another and cocoa to another bowl. She would also make anise and vanilla too. Her recipe started with 9 cups of flour. There were cookies everywhere!
@SugarSpunRun17 күн бұрын
That is so awesome! So many cookies! I can just imagine rolling in them like Scrooge mcduck rolled around in his gold piles. 🤣🤣🤣
@MicheleHarrell-m6b23 күн бұрын
They are so cute
@SugarSpunRun23 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@juliamaraba733524 күн бұрын
Thank you dear
@SugarSpunRun24 күн бұрын
Welcome 😊
@francesmorgan639725 күн бұрын
These sounds delicious 😋😋 I think I will make them .
@SugarSpunRun24 күн бұрын
I hope you love them! :)
@butterfly717-ho9mt19 күн бұрын
Omy gosh, these look delicious!!
@Firuzehsimplerecipe25 күн бұрын
Very nice and delicious, thank you for sharing this video ❤❤
@SugarSpunRun24 күн бұрын
You're welcome! :)
@pclem468624 күн бұрын
Wow they look great
@SugarSpunRun24 күн бұрын
Thank you! :)
@pclem468624 күн бұрын
@SugarSpunRun YW
@karinecarde125424 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing your recipe 😊
@SugarSpunRun24 күн бұрын
My pleasure 😊
@ryanlloyd439521 күн бұрын
Cannot wait to try these
@KellyHunk25 күн бұрын
I need to make these😍
@SugarSpunRun24 күн бұрын
I hope you love them! :)
@Frances-ed6cy24 күн бұрын
My family used to make those all the time my aunt and my great aunt. I love them and they sell them at Clairo’s. I wish I can get those cookies somewhere I live in Springfield, Missouri and California looks delicious and❤️❤️❤️👍😀💪😄🌲
@CyndiMiller13 күн бұрын
Oh doggone it, I don't have any sprinkles to put on top. These look delicious and I'm going to make them for Christmas, minus the sprinkles but that's okay. 😊❤
@SugarSpunRun13 күн бұрын
I hope you love them! :)
@silviabrumoliveira0022 күн бұрын
Thank you ! I just made them !!! 😋
@franceslh964823 күн бұрын
🥰🥰👍. Hey a great Christmas cookie
@wassafatmaghribiainamerica25 күн бұрын
Mashallah Tabarkallah thank you 😊😊
@fatadedic822325 күн бұрын
Nice
@SugarSpunRun24 күн бұрын
Thank you! 🙏
@TyquanArtis1025 күн бұрын
Enjoy those cookies Sam try to make it how I like extra cranberries with white chocolate on them.😋😋🍒
@SugarSpunRun25 күн бұрын
That sounds amazing!
@irenab814924 күн бұрын
Love this idea!!!
@mekaeats960424 күн бұрын
I've been making your Blondie recipe and it's amazing❤❤
@SugarSpunRun24 күн бұрын
I am so happy you enjoyed the Blondies! They really are amazing. :)
@MyName-zd9pe26 күн бұрын
Very pretty and delicious looking cookies Sam. ☺️ "When are you going to get a haircut?", replies calmly and simply, "Never." 😂😅🤣😁😉
@SugarSpunRun25 күн бұрын
Haha I’m glad you enjoyed the cookies! 😊
@Alicia_197026 күн бұрын
I was literally just trying to find a recipe like this lol
@SugarSpunRun24 күн бұрын
Enjoy! :)
@janicedonahue773513 күн бұрын
I make the same cookie just substituting anise extract for the vanilla...I would imagine you could do the same with lemon extract for a lemon tasting cookie
@SugarSpunRun13 күн бұрын
A lemon extract swap should work just fine. :)
@bosmith925212 күн бұрын
Beware of "runt thumbs." Recipe is good.
@sammirose9213 күн бұрын
I always use crisco, do I keep the amount the same?
@SugarSpunRun13 күн бұрын
I can't say for sure as I haven't tried it with crisco.
@darkrelic25 күн бұрын
Does it actually matter (really) whether you use salted or unsalted butter in any recipe? I cook and bake extensively and always use salted. I recognize that I have a bias for salt (supertaster), but I've never been able to tell a difference other than when butter is the main focus (on hot fresh bread).
@SugarSpunRun25 күн бұрын
It does! Also a super taster here and the primary reason I recommend using unsalted butter is actually because I want to get the perfect balance of salt, I’m certainly not afraid of it at all! When you use unsalted butter, you have complete control over exactly how much salt is going into the recipe meaning you neither overpower nor underpower it with the added salt. When you use salted butter, there are some variation and you may not always get the same exact flavor, so I use unsalted butter for control. With something like fresh bread though, salted would absolutely be the way to go. I hope that helps clear things up!
@itravisoni17 күн бұрын
You can still make ropes or shapes with 3 cups flour if your an experienced baker. This is a young woman getting good at baking
@lenakoulloukian276924 күн бұрын
Can I add crushed walnuts in them or not?
@SugarSpunRun24 күн бұрын
I think that should work just fine. :)
@nvytebhygtvbvtyebr26 күн бұрын
Are these like lofthouse
@SugarSpunRun25 күн бұрын
They are not, but I do have a lofthouse cookie recipe. :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6mQnqFrndWHacksi=xlb1FpTqBi3Gero2
@hellotwinkie25 күн бұрын
Does anyone have a rec for a good affordable hand mixer? From KA to Cuisinart etc, to no name brands - all the reviews on Amazon all have some overwhelming issue!!
@SugarSpunRun25 күн бұрын
My Hamilton Beach was one of the most powerful hand mixers I ever had, I don’t know if they still make them like that but the one I got for my wedding 10 years ago was a workhorse and was fantastic. The Breville is what I currently have and it’s great, but it’s more pricey. I also have a KitchenAid five speed that can do anything I need it to (no bread doughs but I wouldn’t use any hand mixer for that), it’s not as powerful and whipping things like meringue can take quite a bit but it’s pretty reliable.
@hellotwinkie24 күн бұрын
@@SugarSpunRunthanks for responding with such a thorough reply! for looks the KA takes the cake but it does seem underwhelming in power compared to even cheaper and no-name brands
@JP-bn2kj11 күн бұрын
Cookies cooked perfectly. 1 tsp of vanilla didn't seem to be enough. Not much flavor. BATCH 2, I added lemon zest and a tablespoon of lemon juice. Still not any flavor. Is this just how these are supposed to taste? Thank you!
@MichelleMoore-x6w23 күн бұрын
And traditionally they have anisette extract.
@SugarSpunRun23 күн бұрын
I thought I mentioned anise is a common addition, I discuss the details more thoroughly on my blog post :)
@franceswilliams-m5e15 күн бұрын
I couldn't understand how much baking powder you used.
@SugarSpunRun12 күн бұрын
3 and 1/2 teaspoons. :)
@darlenewilson9822 күн бұрын
That poor hand mixer 😂
@sharonhaas850312 күн бұрын
💝💘💖
@HoneyThatsssYummy26 күн бұрын
Im just wondering cause I’m confused, I watched a video of yours that was like 3 years old and you also didn’t use your stand mixer and like zoomed into it with sad music lol. So does that stand mixer not work?
@PhoenixofHope24 күн бұрын
It’s a moment of silence for the stand mixer because she never (not that I’ve seen) uses it and uses the hand mixer instead. Stand mixer works just fine, it’s just supposed to be funny. It’s became almost a tradition now lol
@DH-qz2so25 күн бұрын
I have made these cookies before...they are , no offense, slightly tasteless.... how could we incorporate more vanilla, or lemon flavor? Could this be done using Extracts?
@christineschiebel289025 күн бұрын
The cookie is the vehicle for icing, I added anise extract to the simple icing, it gave them more flavor.
@MichelleMoore-x6w23 күн бұрын
Why not tell your viewers the name of this cookie? It’s an Anginetti. For those who want to know.
@SugarSpunRun23 күн бұрын
For me anginetti always use lemon, though they’re super similar. These were always “Italian cookies” and is what they are most commonly known as in the US
@KathrynRoberts6025 күн бұрын
For some reason, I always thought these were made with powdered sugar
@SugarSpunRun25 күн бұрын
We’ve only ever done them with granulated, wouldn’t be surprised if different people had different variations though :)
@KathrynRoberts6025 күн бұрын
@SugarSpunRun Figured out where I got the powdered sugar from, a whipped shortbread recipe I used to make to use with my cookie press 😁
@MichelleMoore-x6w23 күн бұрын
@@KathrynRoberts60 they are. The icing is powdered sugar, milk and anise extract
@ledzepgirlnmful13 күн бұрын
Why even bother showing your stand mixer? You never seem to use it!
@rosemarieperrotti274220 күн бұрын
Icing is too thin
@SugarSpunRun20 күн бұрын
It is supposed to be thin.
@garypesci74619 күн бұрын
I think @rosemarieperrotti2742 is right. I have seen many other recipes online for cookies like this and the glaze is a lot thicker. But I guess it depends on each person's individual preference.
@rochellea965219 күн бұрын
agree. my Italian family didn't make it that runny. Just was in Italy and different regions do things slightly different. All are delicious.❤
@bettyward463420 күн бұрын
hate the weights! i start to watch and if they it in weights i stop watching
@SugarSpunRun20 күн бұрын
I always provide both
@bettyward463420 күн бұрын
@ that’s why i always go to you, i can’t find your carmel recipe please send it thank you
@sammirose9212 күн бұрын
Why does my glaze taste like plastic, am I the only one who thinks so?! I can’t stand the taste of it. (And I don’t mean your glaze Sam I mean just the whole powdered sugar/milk in general). No matter which kind I use I’m always gagging at how plasticy it tastes and smells, I even add vanilla extract sometimes. Doesn’t help
@chris-q2m1n25 күн бұрын
Try not to talk so much Stick to facts.
@SugarSpunRun25 күн бұрын
Try to find another channel that better suits your demands 😊
@irenab814924 күн бұрын
Well said! I love your presentation!❤@@SugarSpunRun
@GrayGrey-u6o23 күн бұрын
Try not to type so much.
@eyestoseeearstohear903020 күн бұрын
Try creating your own channel where you can talk as little as you like. Then, all of us can go over there and complain. Win win.
@garypesci74619 күн бұрын
@@SugarSpunRun That was a rude arrogant response to someone trying give you some constructive criticism. And it makes sense. If you prattle on too much, people get bored and click off your video and you don't make any money. Is that what you want? You can count me out as a viewer, I don't care for people who think they are above everyone else.