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March 23, 2015 · 24 Comments

Italian Wine Cookies

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The addition of wine to the batter cuts the sweet taste to a minimum. The texture is more like an oatmeal cookie, neither dry or soft, but definitely not gooey.
The addition of wine to the batter cuts the sweet taste to a minimum. The texture is more like an oatmeal cookie, neither dry or soft, but definitely not gooey.

Italian Wine Cookies

These one bite marvels were made for an Authentic Italian Supper.

The texture is more like an oatmeal cookie, neither dry or soft, but definitely not gooey.

They don’t leave messy hands or telltale powder marks when you eat them.

Easy to snack on, these little balls wonder are just too easy to grab as you stroll by the display table.

These are the INGREDIENTS you will need:

  • 2-1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 1 medium egg, lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon water

These are the INSTRUCTIONS for preparation:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and pepper. Make a well in the center and add the vegetable oil and wine. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • To form the biscuits, pinch off 1-inch balls of dough and gently roll into a small log about 1/2-inch in diameter. Bring the ends together to form a circle and pinch to close.
  • Place the formed biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with the egg-water mixture. Bake for 12 to 18 minutes until solid and slightly crisp on the outside. 
  • Cool on wire racks and store in an airtight container.

NOTES:

These cookies do not really brown, so test them after 12 minutes and time them according to your personal taste.

The sugar colors chosen here were to represent the Italian flag, but any color sugar or sprinkles will do just as well.

They can be color adapted to easily represent sports teams, wedding colors, and school colors.

The addition of wine to the batter cuts the sweet taste to a minimum but it isn’t enough to be very noticeable.

The dough flavors resemble a shortbread to me.

On a cookie tray they are easily paired with a more sweet cookie such as a sugar.

Filled cookies and softer cookies would do better on a different tray in my opinion. My luck they would be too soft and mold themselves around the Italian Wine Cookie.

These cookies were well accepted.

I think you and your guests will be pleased with their addition on your cookie list.

Just watch how many you eat as it is just a bit too easy to overindulge!

Will you be making these cookies for your next baking spree?

The addition of wine to the batter cuts the sweet taste to a minimum. The texture is more like an oatmeal cookie, neither dry or soft, but definitely not gooey.

Italian Wine Cookies

The texture is of these cookies is more like an oatmeal cookie, neither dry or soft, but definitely not gooey. They don’t leave messy hands or telltale powder marks when you eat them.
5 from 10 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Christmas, cookies
Method: Bake
Skill Level: Intermediate
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Adjust Servings: 36
Calories: 175kcal
Author: Marilyn

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine
  • 1 medium egg, lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and pepper. Make a well in the center and add the vegetable oil and wine. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • To form the biscuits, pinch off 1-inch balls of dough and gently roll into a small log about 1/2-inch in diameter. Bring the ends together to form a circle and pinch to close.
  • Place the formed biscuits on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with the egg-water mixture. Bake for 12 to 18 minutes until solid and slightly crisp on the outside.
  • Cool on wire racks and store in an airtight container.

Notes

These cookies do not really brown, so test them after 12 minutes and time them according to your personal taste.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 175kcal (9%) | Carbohydrates: 25g (8%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 7g (11%) | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 51mg (2%) | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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  1. blankHelen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    January 8, 2021 at 5:20 PM

    What a unique cookie! Sounds great. Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party. Hope to see you there this Sunday too! Enjoy your weekend.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 8, 2021 at 6:27 PM

      Thank you Helen! it looks wonderful on the dessert table!

      Reply
  2. blankTerri Lyon says

    January 8, 2021 at 7:03 AM

    I’ve never heard of this cookie. I like that the wine cuts the sweetness. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 8, 2021 at 8:19 AM

      This cookie is so pretty it makes everyone want to taste one. then they are hooked! Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. blankMichele Michael says

    January 7, 2021 at 7:00 PM

    Love these . I love them for a party. They feel a little exotic.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      January 7, 2021 at 8:05 PM

      Now that you say it, they do!!! I love these since you can change the colors to suit any occasion. thanks for the comment and enjoy your week!

      Reply
  4. blankAmy @ The Quiet Homemaker says

    December 23, 2018 at 8:21 AM

    Another delicious looking treat! Thank you so much for sharing with us!

    Thanks for linking up @LiveLifeWell!

    Blessings,

    Amy

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      December 23, 2018 at 8:13 PM

      Thank you Amy. Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  5. blankMiz Helen says

    December 22, 2018 at 8:25 PM

    Italian Wine Cookies will be a very special Christmas Treat! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      December 23, 2018 at 8:12 PM

      Thank you MizHelen. These are very easy to make and festive cookies. Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  6. blankLisa L says

    December 20, 2018 at 8:30 AM

    These look delicious! My Italian Mother in Law never made this one…hmmm. She was not a fan of alcohol. But I will have to give them a try! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
    Saw your post on the Simple Homestead Hop!~

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      December 20, 2018 at 6:54 PM

      I hope you like them. HINT: any recipe including alcohol can be safely used if you are worried. The alcohol burns off as you cook leaving only a flavor behind. Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  7. blankApril J Harris says

    December 17, 2018 at 1:31 PM

    I’m intrigued by these cookies, Marilyn. They’ve got a really cool sweet/savoury flavour vibe going on! I am sure they would be amazing with a glass of red wine as well! Sharing tomorrow on the H&S Facebook page. Thank you for sharing, and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Have a wonderful week ahead!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      December 17, 2018 at 5:50 PM

      Thank you April for the review. I just love these cookies since they are so different than the usual varieties made this time of year. And a nice glass of wine is always god to have in hand! Merry Christmas! Thank you for sharing at. Hearth and Soul.

      Reply
  8. blankHelen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    December 16, 2018 at 8:48 AM

    You had me at wine! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party – have an amazing, relaxing week!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      December 16, 2018 at 9:59 PM

      I am really thinking of having a nice wine tonight and read a good book. Merry Christmas.

      Reply
  9. blankAmy AKA The Hippy says

    December 15, 2018 at 7:41 AM

    Oh my, these look amazing. There’s just something about wine that makes everything better when you have it. LOL I can’t wait to try some of these with the wine in my fridge now. I just have to remember to keep the kids out of them. 😉

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      December 15, 2018 at 10:23 PM

      Thanks Amy! I think everything goes great with wine. Inside the recipe and in a glass. Enjoy your evening.

      Reply
  10. blankBeverly says

    December 17, 2016 at 9:58 AM

    Your cookie recipes look delicious, Marilyn. Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle. I’m pinning to my Christmas treats board. We enjoy seeing your recipes each week! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      December 17, 2016 at 12:02 PM

      You are so kind Beverly! I love Snickerdoodle Sunday and I always look forward to your contributions on mine. Merry Christmas!

      Reply
  11. blankLou Lou Girls says

    March 30, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    This looks so incredible! Loving it! Pinned and tweeted. Thanks for being a part of our party. I hope to see you tonight at 7. Lou Lou Girls

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      March 30, 2015 at 3:18 PM

      Thanks for visiting Kim. I will see you tonite! Glad you liked the cookies.

      Reply
  12. blankMaureen says

    March 23, 2015 at 11:40 PM

    A friend of mine made these a couple of years ago and I really enjoyed them. I asked for the recipe, got it and promptly forgot about them until today. 🙂

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      March 24, 2015 at 9:56 AM

      Good Morning, Maureen! I hope all is well there. I am glad I spurred your memories. These surely are delicious. I think I gained 5 pounds testing these cookies. But I got my exercise walking back and forth to sneak them one at a time!

      Reply

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