Pizzicati Italian Pinch Cookies
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Pizzicati Italian Pinch Cookies
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Pizzicati Italian Cookies, a delicious crunchy Cookie Recipe. These simple, buttery crunchy cookies make the perfect snack or even dessert.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour (with at least 11.5% protein)
- 1/2 cup corn starch
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons icing / powdered sugar (75 grams total)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup butter (soft)
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup jam*
* Choose your jam of choice, a thick jam is the best or even Nutella.
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Instructions
- In a large bowl sift together the flour, cornstarch, icing sugar, baking powder and salt, make a well in the centre and add the egg and butter combine with a fork until mixture is almost combined. (if you wish you can use a food processor or stand up mixer with the paddle attachment).
- Move to a lightly floured flat surface and gently knead until you have a soft smooth dough (do not over knead) (if too sticky then add a little extra flour if too dry add a little more butter (a tablespoon at a time).
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the fridge and roll half the dough at a time on a floured flat surface until a little bit thicker than a pie crust (about ¼ inch), cut out with a medium (2¼ - 2½ inches / 7 cm) or small (2 inch /5 cm) round cookie cutter.
- Place a teaspoon of jam in the middle of each circle and take the two ends and pinch them together, dip fingers in a little water and pinch the dough again, just to make sure that the dough sticks and doesn't open while baking.
- Place the cookies on 1-2 parchment paper lined cookie sheets. Preheat oven to 350F (180C), while the oven is preheating refrigerate the cookies, then bake for approximately 12-15 minutes. Let cool completely then dust with a little icing / powdered sugar. Enjoy.
Notes
- Be sure to use an all purpose flour with at least 11.5% protein, this will help keep the cookies from spreading.
- For Room Temperature remove ingredients from the fridge for approximately 60 minutes before using (longer if your house is cool).
- You can even bring the dough together with a food processor or stand up mixer with the paddle attachment.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
83kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
31mg
(1%)
Potassium
19mg
(1%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
100IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.5mg
(1%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 83 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 83kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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