Mostaccioli Traditional Imported Christmas Cookies. - Italian Product - 2 Pack
$ 34.98
Mostaccioli | Authentic Italian Christmas Cookies | Chocolate Covered | 2-Pack (8-Cookie Trays)
At a Glance
Origin Calabria & Naples, Italy
Process Baked & Chocolate Covered
Flavor Profile Warm Spices, Honey, Cocoa
Shape Traditional Diamond
Pairing Espresso or Dessert Wine
Nutrition Information
- Ingredients: Wheat flour, sugar, chocolate coating, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, unfermented grape must, traditional leavening agents.
- Nutrition Facts: Calories: 231 per cookie, Serving size: 1 pc (about 55g).
- Allergens: Contains Wheat. May contain traces of soy and tree nuts.
- Packaging: 2-Pack (Two 8-Cookie Trays, 16 Cookies Total).
The Tradition of Mostaccioli
In our house, it isn't Christmas without Mostaccioli. These traditional Italian Christmas cookies are native to central and southern Italy, originally crafted centuries ago utilizing "must" (unfermented grape juice) as a natural sweetener. Today, the dough is richly infused with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, baked to a dense, chewy perfection, and meticulously covered in a delicious chocolate coating.
Food historians tend to agree that the modern recipe gained popularity in 1653 after Saint Domenico, the patron saint of the Kingdom of Naples, distributed Mostaccioli cookies following a devastating earthquake in Soriano, Calabria. Ever since then, on August 16th (the Feast Day of St. Domenico), people in Calabria celebrate by baking these iconic diamond-shaped cookies and auctioning them off to benefit charity. Pair them with a fresh espresso for the perfect afternoon snack or post-dinner treat.
Common Questions
Q Are Mostaccioli considered traditional Italian Christmas cookies?
A
Yes, Mostaccioli are essential traditional Italian Christmas cookies native to southern Italy. They are universally recognized by their distinct diamond shape, a dense dough heavily spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, and a rich, hardened chocolate glaze.
Q Do you need to refrigerate Mostaccioli cookies?
A
No, Mostaccioli cookies do not require refrigeration and should be served at room temperature. The chocolate coating acts as a natural preserver for the soft, spiced interior, keeping the cookies fresh for up to four weeks when stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry pantry.
Q Is Mostaccioli dough naturally crunchy or soft?
A
The texture is historically dense and chewy rather than crunchy. Authentic Mostaccioli dough relies on honey, grape must, and traditional leavening agents instead of heavy butter, which yields a soft, hearty bite underneath the firm chocolate shell.