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Italian Pinch Cookies


  • Author: The Sweet Cucina
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Yield: 33 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, beat together the butter, ricotta and vanilla extract.
  2. Then beat in the all-purpose flour.
  3. Divide dough into 4 equal parts, flatten and shape each quarter into a rectangle and wrap in clear wrap.
  4. Refrigerate for an hour or overnight to firm the dough.
  5. When ready to prepare, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a sheet pan with parchment.
  6. Roll out one refrigerated rectangle at a time on a lightly floured surface, then cut 3 inch squares using a square cookie cutter.
  7. Take excess scraps and re-roll and cut squares until you have used most of the dough.
  8. Carefully place the squares on the parchment.
  9. Place a heaping teaspoon of hazelnut spread in the middle of each square.
  10. Take one edge of each side and place it in the middle, the points can touch and pinch together or overlap.
  11. Bake for 11 minutes, watching to make sure the cookies don’t burn.
  12. Cool on a wire rack and dust with confectioners sugar.
  13. Continue with the remaining refrigerated dough.
  14. Refrigerate or freeze in an airtight container.
  15. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Chill Time: 1 hr
  • Cook Time: 11 mins
  • Category: Dessert, Cookies
  • Method: Baking