Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsEataly NYC DowntownCanestrelli Cookies Recipe

Canestrelli Cookies Recipe

Time30m
Serves12

3.5 oz

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Ingredients

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Cookies

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Mix dry ingredients

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, and salt.

  3. 3

    Cream butter

    In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and lemon zest, and mix until well combined.

  4. 4

    Combine mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.

  5. 5

    Shape cookies

    Take small portions of the dough and shape them into rings or bows. Place them on a lined baking sheet.

  6. 6

    Bake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

  7. 7

    Cool and dust

    Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar.

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