Think of cuccidati as a more mature Fig Newton. The classic Sicilian cookies make an appearance around Christmastime, filling flaky dough with a fig or mixed-fruit jam. Enjoyed as is or smeared with icing and adorned by sprinkles and other colorful touches, they're festive, fun and above all delicious.
Ignazio Vivirito learned to make cuccidati at the age of 10 in a Sicilian bakery, his first place of employment. The career baker and chef has more than 70 years of practice making the classic cookies, often measuring ingredients by eye or the length of his finger. This recipe is an adaptation of Vivirito's, with exact measurements included.
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