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Traditional italian christmas pastries include spiced mostaccioli with rich chocolate coating

Enjoy these festive Italian Christmas pastries featuring spiced cookies dipped in rich chocolate and decorated with sprinkles or nuts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 1500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

dry ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
wet ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
chocolate coating
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate
decoration
  • sprinkles or chopped nuts for decoration

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl; beat wet ingredients until smooth.
  3. Combine wet and dry to form dough, then roll into logs.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, cool completely.
  5. Melt chocolate, dip cooled cookies, decorate, and let set.

Notes

Ensure chocolate is fully set before storing to maintain coating.