Wine Cookies / Ciambelle al Vino
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4.4
Wine Cookies / Ciambelle al Vino
Description
Wine Cookies (Ciambelle al Vino) combine white wine, sugar, vegetable oil, and a pinch of salt and baking powder to create a soft dough enriched with an optional hint of anise seeds. The dough is gently kneaded and formed into small ropes joined into rings, then rolled in sugar to create a sweet crust. Baking until golden ensures a crisp exterior with a tender crumb inside.
The flavor relies on the wine's acidity and subtle sweetness balanced with a light sugary coating. The texture is pleasantly soft yet crisp on the outside. These cookies have no butter or eggs, making them different from typical rich cookies.
They can be served as a snack or with coffee or tea, and offer a distinct, mildly sweet flavor from the wine and optionally the anise. The recipe notes suggest storing them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or frozen up to 3 months.
Ingredients
- ½ cup white wine dry
- ½ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or light olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
EXTRAS
- sugar for coating
- ½ - 1 teaspoon anise seeds (if desired add with the flour)
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350° (180° celsius)
- In a medium mixing bowl add wine, oil, sugar, salt and baking powder (add anise seeds if using) mix well, gradually add flour, a little at a time, until it all comes together.
- Transfer to a slightly floured flat surface and knead lightly approximately 10 times. Dough will be soft, so don’t work it too much.
- Cut off a little dough at a time, roll into a small chubby rope (about 5 inches / 13 cm long) and bring ends together to form a circle. Dip in sugar and and place on parchment covered baking sheets, bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, or golden in colour. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 5 days at room temperature.
- You can freeze the cookies in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 108 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 108kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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