Parisian Sicilian Dunking Cookies are a typical Sicilian pastry specialty, famous for their crumbly texture and ability to perfectly absorb milk or coffee, turning into a unique tasting experience. These cookies, with their elongated and slightly curved shape, are characterized by a simple dough based on flour, sugar, eggs, and lard (or butter), often enriched with lemon or orange zest for a touch of freshness. I have replaced the butter with sunflower oil and the lemon and orange with vanilla extract.
The origin of the name “Parisian” is shrouded in mystery. Although the name might suggest a French origin, these cookies are authentically Sicilian and have no connection to the French capital. Some theories suggest that the name may derive from the elongated shape of the cookies, reminiscent of a cigar, a product very common in Paris at the time these cookies appeared.
A delight for the palate. The simplicity of the ingredients and the ease of preparation do not affect the intense and enveloping taste of these cookies. Their versatility makes them perfect for any occasion: from breakfast to snack time, or a moment of indulgence alone or with company. Dipped in hot milk, coffee, or tea, Parisian cookies offer an unforgettable taste experience.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 30 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 115.78 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 19.30 (g) of which sugars 8.15 (g)
- Proteins 2.67 (g)
- Fat 3.70 (g) of which saturated 0.63 (g)of which unsaturated 2.93 (g)
- Fibers 0.75 (g)
- Sodium 8.61 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 26 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/8 cups sugar
- 3 eggs (medium)
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 6 tbsp sunflower oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cake flour
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Tools
- Bowls
Steps
Combine the flour with the sugar in a bowl
The packet of baking powder
the eggs
The sunflower oil
The vanilla extract
work it in the bowl
until you get a smooth and homogeneous dough
which we will divide into two equal parts.
to one part we will add the cake flour
work until you get this result
to the other half we will add the cocoa
and work until you get this result
At this point form two logs, one light and one dark.
Combine them
by rolling.
Do the same with the other two doughs and braid them
Place them on baking parchment and bake in a preheated static oven at 350°F for 30 minutes
Wait a few minutes after baking and cut the logs diagonally.
Our Parisians are ready to be dunked in a cup of milk for breakfast.
