My friend Bella introduced me to Anginetti cookies at the beginning of the year. Her aunt made her a huge batch of them and I probably ate half. They are not your average cookie though. They are a lot less sweet and definitely more sophisticated. I probably wouldn’t have liked them as a kid, even though they have a somewhat childish appeal. I was also turned off by the vegetable shortening aspect as well, but eventually I gave in. It’s only a fourth of a cup after all, which is a LOT less fat than your average cookie (which in turn makes me feel a lot less guilty about eating them!). Overall, they are actually easier than I thought they would be. The only trouble is the icing aspect, but they are definitely worth adding to your repertoire.
The second I get home I am going to make them for my mom because they are totally her style. I’m sure my dad would love them too simply because they are Italian. I’m pretty sure Angelo Brocato makes these as well, which is a famous Italian pastry shop back in New Orleans. I actually wouldn’t be surprised if they have already had them before.
