Despite their name these are not Italian, they originate in France and southern Germany. They are soo scrumptious yet easy to make, there is no reason to deprive yourself.
The number of cookies depends on their size. The smaller the spoonfuls of dough the more cookies will result, and the flatter they will be (this is a matter of personal preference)
Mix nuts, fruits and flour
Mix butter, cream and sugar in a heaving pan
Bring to a boil
Remove from heat and incorporate the fist ingredients mix
Grease and flour 2 cookie sheets
Drop spoonfuls of the mix at least three inches apart
Cook on 350° F for 10 minutes, until golden
Let cool on the sheets then move to cooling rack until completely cool
Melt chocolate and brush the underside of the cookie with the melted chocolate.
Let dry chocolate dry before plating.
Ingredients
Directions
Mix nuts, fruits and flour
Mix butter, cream and sugar in a heaving pan
Bring to a boil
Remove from heat and incorporate the fist ingredients mix
Grease and flour 2 cookie sheets
Drop spoonfuls of the mix at least three inches apart
Cook on 350° F for 10 minutes, until golden
Let cool on the sheets then move to cooling rack until completely cool
Melt chocolate and brush the underside of the cookie with the melted chocolate.
Let dry chocolate dry before plating.