Italian Christmas Cookies (Filled) Recipe

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Italian Christmas Cookies (Filled)
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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
1348
Calories
Total time
30
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 3 1/2 cups pastry flour
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/8 tsp salt (says a pinch)
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup raisins, ground (in a food processor)
  • 1 tbsp water (optional)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar , sifted (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla (optional)

Directions:

  1. Sift together flours and salt.
  2. Cut shortening into flour mixture.
  3. Melt 1/2 + 1/3 cup sugar in 1/2 cup water and pour into flour mixture and mix.
  4. Roll out and cut into circles the size of a large can like fruit comes in, about 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
  5. Make the filling by mixing together nuts, 2 tbsp sugar, and raisins.
  6. Place a tablespoonful of filling on one side of each circle.
  7. Wet the edges of the circle, fold over (should look like a half moon), and seal with a fork.
  8. Prick the top of all assembled cookies with a fork to vent.
  9. Bake at 400F for 7-10 minutes, until just turning golden.
  10. Let cool.
  11. Dust lightly with powdered sugar or make frosting by mixing 1 tbsp water, powdered sugar, and vanilla. If desired, frosting may be tinted with food coloring and sprinkles may be put on cookies immediately after frosting.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1347.86 Kcal (5643 kJ)
Calories from fat 624.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 69.4g 107%
Sodium 924.91mg 39%
Potassium 1545.89mg 33%
Total Carbs 174.24g 58%
Sugars 88.93g 356%
Dietary Fiber 4.45g 18%
Protein 12.45g 25%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 114.6mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 378.4 Kcal (1584 kJ)
Calories from fat 175.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.48g 107%
Sodium 259.66mg 39%
Potassium 433.99mg 33%
Total Carbs 48.91g 58%
Sugars 24.97g 356%
Dietary Fiber 1.25g 18%
Protein 3.49g 25%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 8%
Calcium 32.2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 31.9
    Points
  • 38
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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