Italian fig cookies, or cuciddati, are light and crisp pastries with irresistibly soft centers that will steal the show this ...

Most of them are cut in squares or rounds and sprinkled with fine sugar or coarse sugar ... favorite simple shortbread cookie ...

Make the cookies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together egg, sugar, milk, oil, almond extract, vanilla extract and orange zest ...

Whether you're baking for a cause, a cozy afternoon, or a holiday gathering with friends and family, this timeless Italian cookie is a crowd-pleaser that invites your imagination to shine.