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Italian Chestnut Tortelli Cookies

These traditional Italian cookies are shaped like tortelli and filled with a rich chestnut and chocolate mixture. Perfect for holidays or festive occasions, they can be fried or baked and dusted with powdered sugar.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 48 cookies
Calories 110 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup cooked and peeled chestnuts
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate, melted
  • 2 tablespoons strong brewed coffee (or espresso)
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • vegetable oil (for frying)
  • egg wash (for baking)
  • powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, dry white wine, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead until smooth, cover with a towel, and let rest for 30 minutes.
  • While the dough rests, prepare the filling. In a food processor, blend the chestnuts, granulated sugar, melted chocolate, coffee, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, orange zest, and cinnamon until a thick paste forms.
  • Divide the rested dough into manageable portions. Roll out each portion thinly (about 1/8 inch thick) using a rolling pin or pasta machine. Cut into small rectangles or circles.
  • Place a spoonful of the chestnut filling in the center of each piece of dough. Fold the dough over to enclose the filling, forming a half-moon shape. Press the edges firmly to seal, and crimp with a fork if desired.
  • To fry: Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the cookies in batches until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
  • To bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush assembled cookies with egg wash and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden.
  • Let the cookies cool slightly, then dust generously with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookiesCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 20mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7g
Keyword Chestnut Cookies, Holiday Cookies, Italian Dessert, Tortelli Cookies
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