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Serious Cookies: Cocoa Snowflakes

Ciao Bella! Tante Belle Cose da Firenze!

I was thrilled to see you here online! Nothing better than being at mom's and being taken care of!

I wish you all the best for 2009!

divinacucina at 9:23AM on 12/10/08

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Torte de La Nona (sp) ie Grandmother Cake

As mentioned all depends what Nonna!
I live in Florence Italy and here it is made with the classic pasta frolla, and filled with a basic pastry cream, important the great eggs!!!

and topped with almonds and baked.

no almond extract, no vanilla, no marzipan

divinacucina at 6:23PM on 09/03/08

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Serious Cookies: Cocoa Snowflakes

Ciao Bella! Tante Belle Cose da Firenze!

I was thrilled to see you here online! Nothing better than being at mom's and being taken care of!

I wish you all the best for 2009!

divinacucina at 9:23AM on 12/10/08

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Torte de La Nona (sp) ie Grandmother Cake

As mentioned all depends what Nonna!
I live in Florence Italy and here it is made with the classic pasta frolla, and filled with a basic pastry cream, important the great eggs!!!

and topped with almonds and baked.

no almond extract, no vanilla, no marzipan

divinacucina at 6:23PM on 09/03/08

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Serious Cookies: Cocoa Snowflakes

These were fantastic - I'll be making these every year and probably year round...the dough is lovely and it doubles nicely too. Thanks, Gina.

Gizmosma at 9:13AM on 12/29/08

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Serious Cookies: Cocoa Snowflakes

Made these exactly as the recipe stated and they are wonderful! Thanks again, Gina. Merry Christmas!

jangita at 1:06PM on 12/22/08

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I substituted the rum for kahlua and added pecans instead of pistachios! So yummy!! Wonderful post - can't wait for more!

manali98 at 4:12PM on 12/19/08

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Serious Cookies: Cocoa Snowflakes

What a wonderful post — and the cookies were fantastic! They were a big hit in my house. Looking forward to more good ideas.

newhavenvt at 5:20PM on 12/16/08

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These look great, and yes, it's wonderful to see you back, Gina :)

My grandmother used the "X system" for marking the best recipes...triple X meant it was the best, and it's sure funny to see on otherwise innocent, pure recipes ;)

bleeding espresso at 10:14AM on 12/15/08

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My Grandmother has the same exact recipe box! I love it so much. It is so packed with recipes you have to take them all out at once and thumb through them. I bet there are a ton of green and yellow tin boxes out there filled with delicious treats.

Apizza Luv at 9:38AM on 12/15/08

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It's always those special memories of baking with mom that keep us going. Glad your back baking and sharing your insights. Happy Holiday.

lauren10028 at 9:33AM on 12/15/08

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Gina, it's so good to read this from you. I love your description of the time worn recipe box... and the photo. And the recipe sounds perfect for my holiday cookie exchange. Thank you and all the best to you this holiday season.

kristaharris at 1:20PM on 12/13/08

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What a wonderful post Gina, well done and I trust that you will be fully recovered from the ovarian cancer and treatment. Memories are wonderful things to wrap yourself in and keep warm. These cookies look and sound sublime. I will have to add them to my ever lengthening list. Thankyou, Colleen ;o) xxx

Collywolly at 5:07AM on 12/12/08

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Oh, Gina, what a pleasure it is to see you posting again!

The cookies sound delicious - they are on my to-do list for the holiday season.

Nancy (nancyhol on ST)

nancyhol at 10:53PM on 12/10/08

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Hey Gina, the word is out on SlowTalk that you're contributing to SeriousEats again. That's a very happy thing! Welcome back.-Deborah

DeborahHorn at 9:29PM on 12/10/08

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i add my brava, gina!, it is so wonderful to find your post, your words, this time of year is made for memories of childhood. and the cookies sound delicious. would it be okay to substitute grand marnier for the rum?

nancylee at 4:35PM on 12/10/08

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Best wishes to you on your recovery!
I have to tell you that I have tears in my eyes...my Mom has the exact same recipe box! I remember it well...
Thanks for the recipe! I will try it today!

jazzymom at 10:41AM on 12/10/08

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Location: Tuscany

About: American expat, having a foodie renaissance! moved to Italy in 1984.
Cooking teacher, food writer, custom culinary tours.
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Favorite foods: nothing is better than in season fruits and vegetables.. eating them as soon as they are harvested. lucky to live in a place where I buy from the farmers!
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