Genetti: Special Occasion Cookies

Genetti Special Occasion Cookies always show up on our table.  They are simple cookies to make and are popular because the ingredients are found in every kitchen.  Some people prefer not to twist and fuss with the genetti. My version is a no-fuss one; it is a drop cookie; there is no intertwining of the dough.   My hometown when I immigrated from Italy to Canada was Sault Ste Marie,Ontario. Everyone from the Soo knows that Aurora’s is the best place to savour the genetti. This isn’t their recipe, but pretty good. If you are in the Soo, go to Aurora’s for their version. http://www.aurorasrestaurant.com/

The dough will be quite sticky.

I drop it with my small scoop which holds about 1 1/2 tbsp, because I like big cookies.  You can make them smaller.  They don’t look pretty at the moment, but don’t worry.

They are out of the oven after 10 minutes.

Turn one over to check the bottom of the cookies.  See the little golden brown marks?

Genetti special occasion cookies are similar to the Italian Christmas cookies, but the recipe has oil instead of butter, and the cookies are softer.  Covered in an anise glaze that gives them a little pop, they disappear quickly.  I like to play with the flavours of the glaze and this recipe uses orange flavours to give them that warm festive pop.  My children and now my grandson love these cookies at any time of the year.  You can change the liqueur and spices to match the occasion.  Recipes at my table are family favourites.  

Let them cool and Ice them.Look at how fluffy these are:  Melt in your mouth goodness.  

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Genetti: Special Occasion Cookies

The genetti special occasion cookie always shows up on our tabl

Course Dessert

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 32 minutes

Author Renata Solski

Ingredients

• 3 eggs at room temperature
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1/2 sup orange juice
• 2 tbsp spiced rum
• 3 cups flour
• 3 tsp baking powder

Instructions

1. Beat eggs well until that golden froth appears.

    Add the sugar and continue beating.

   Add the oil and orange juice.

   Mix the dry ingredients and add those into the wet 1/2 cup at a time.

   Use up all the flour mixture.

   Drop by scoop full (I use a small scoop that holds 2 tbsp) on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

   Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes.

2. ICING

   1 cup icing sugar

   1 tbsp butter

   1 tsp milk

   1 tbsp spiced rum