Nanina's Bocconotti Calabresi

by elynch1965

Nutella or Jelly filled pastry. Perfect with a cup of espresso or tea. This recipe has been used by my mom for as long as I can remember, especially for Easter.

Ingredients

For 4 Dozen(s)

For the Bocconotti:

12 large eggs
2 cups sugar
16 ounces Crisco
2 1/2 pounds all purpose flour
3 tablespoons baking powder
Nutella
jellies or jams
colorful sprinkles, sugars or chocolate for drizzling
non-stick spray
mini tart tins about 3 inches

Directions

Pre-heat oven 350 degrees
In large bowl mix eggs, sugar and Crisco--mix well
In a separate bowl add baking powder to flour--use a wire whisk to mix together
Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, if using a hand mixers set on low
Spray tins and layer the tin with mixture
Add a teaspoon of filling an then cover with more mixture
Smooth and remove extra dough to leave a clean trim
Place on cookie sheet and bake til golden brown about 20 minutes
Wait to completely cool before removing from tins

Recipe Notes

If the dough sticks to your hands add a tablespoon of flour and mix well. Do not over fill the center or it will leak out.

Categories:

Dessert & Cookie Recipes, Calabria Recipes, Easy Recipes, All Recipes, Easter Recipes, Easter Cakes and Cookies, Bocconotti Cookie Recipes

Reviews

Thursday, 14 December 2017
A childhood memory of my husband Giacchino. Thankful for these recipes. - Castronovo