Canestrelli Liguri
Canestrelli Liguri are delicate flower-shaped cookies with origins from the picturesque region of Liguria along Italy's northwest coast. The buttery cookies, traditionally made for Easter, are enjoyed with espresso, cappuccino or tea. ù
Ingredients
Preparation
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Mix the flour, butter, sugar, and solid egg yolks, then roll out the puff pastry to a thickness of one centimeter.
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With a special mold, which has a center hole to give a precise shape, form the canestrelli and then place them in a pan that you will leave to rest in the refrigerator for about half an hour.
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Bake them in a preheated oven at 375 °F until golden brown, for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
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Remove, let the canestrelli cool and then sprinkle them with Confectioners’ sugar.
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