Ok just one more cookie! At the last minute I caved in and made some Cucidati, I wasn't going to make them at all this year but I was slightly coerced by my brother-in-law and husband who were giving me a guilt trip.
Cucidati are traditional Italian fig cookies very popular at Christmas time consisting of a tender dough that wraps around a thick and flavorful filling of figs, raisins, almonds, orange peel and a few other things that are laced with brandy and warm spices.
On a cold winter day my house quickly warmed up with the scent of cucidati baking in the oven. I don't know what I was thinking, it just wouldn't be the same without a few of these gracing our table!
In the end I made two people very very happy that day, and isn't that thereal reason why we cook anyway?
Here's my favorite recipe.
I want to take this time to wish each and everyone of you a most delicious holiday filled with lots of love and happiness!From my kitchen to yours,
Marie
