My Nonna's S Cookies Recipe is the perfect dunking cookie for a cup of coffee. Perfectly crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside and just the right consistency to soak up coffee without falling apart in your cup.
Just as good as Nonna's S Cookies are my Lemon Drop Cookies and Italian Peach Cookies that everyone raves about. Try them, they make great cookies for special occasions like bridal showers or baby showers.
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Here's Why You'll Love this Recipe
- Easy to make recipe that comes together in minutes
- Tastes great and flavor everyone will love.
- Traditional cookie passed down from generations.
- Coffee makes the perfect side with this dunking cookie.
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How to Make S Cookies
Start off my preparing two baking sheets and line them with parchment paper.
Combine wet ingredients and mix. Then add dry ingredients and roll out onto a surface.
Form a ball and separate into 6 sections.
Roll into 1 inch logs and cut them to about 5 inches each piece.
Shape into an S and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 15 minutes.
Storage: Let cool completely and store in an airtight container at room temperature. These cookies can be frozen and thawed out for consumption later.
Meal Prep Tips
Add more flour if the dough is too sticky.
Variations
Here are some variations to consider:
- Cocoa - add cocoa to make a chocolate S Cookie
- Icing - make a simple icing combining confectioner's sugar with a little bit of milk.
- Whole Wheat - substitute whole wheat flour for a healthier version
The perfect recipe isn't that far away. I'd love to know how you substituted ingredients to fit your dietary needs. Drop a comment below and let me know!
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Recipe Details
Nonna's Italian S Cookies Recipe
https://easyhomemaderecipes.caEquipment
Ingredients
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 3 ½ cups all purpose flour 31/2 to 4 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup shortening crisco
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 Lemon zest 1 lemon
- ½ lemon juiced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉
- Mix together egg and sugar. Add milk, vanilla extract, lemon juice and lemon zest. Melt the shortening until it is liquid and let it cool somewhat before adding it to the mixture (you don't want it to cook the egg).1 cup sugar, ¼ cup milk, 3 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 Lemon zest, ½ lemon, 1 cup shortening
- Mix flour and baking powder together. Add flour to mixture a little bit at a time, when you can't mix it any more by hand roll it out onto a floured surface and continue to incorporate flour as needed until you reach a consistency that isn't sticky.4 tsp baking powder, 3 ½ cups all purpose flour
- Roll into a ball and using a knife or dough scraper, divide the dough into 6 slices.
- Roll out each slice into about 1 inch roll and cut into 4 to 5 inch pieces. Take each piece and shape it into an S then place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 10 to 15 minutes or until tops are golden. Be careful to keep an eye on the cookie bottoms that they don't burn.
Notes
Meal Prep Tips
Add more flour if the dough is too sticky.Nutrition
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Food Safety
Note that the storage guidelines provided on this page and site are estimates from personal experiences. We are all adults and as an adult you are responsible to ensure that the food you eat is safe to eat. Since, I'm not a food safety expert, you are responsible to review your local guidelines on food storage prior to storing any food left-overs.
Remember to:
- Not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
For Canadian Guidelines check the Government of Canada Food Safety Guidelines or see more guidelines at USDA.gov.
Donna Latte says
Recipe includes baking powder but the instructions don’t include when to add. I knew to add with the flour, I sifted into the flour before adding flour to mixture.
The cookies could have used more lemon. I ended up using a lemon glaze frosting to make it taste better. I thought they were nice and light.
AmyG says
Thanks for your feedback. I love that you added more lemon and a glaze!
Susan Massey says
We put sesame seeds on top of the cookies before baking. Delish
AmyG says
That sounds like a great idea!
Josie says
These came out very good. Easy to make and delicious
AmyG says
I'm so happy to hear!
Nia Jax says
Your Nonna's S Cookies Recipe sounds absolutely delightful! The perfect companion for a cup of coffee. Your dedication to preserving traditional recipes is truly inspiring. Keep up the great work!
AmyG says
Thank you so much!