For the cookies: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the sugar, butter, vanilla, and almond extract on medium until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs ...

Cuccidati are Sicilian Christmas cookies made from a rich shortcrust pastry dough flavored with orange zest and a sweet fig filling. They're popular during the holiday season in Italy and also in ...

Gingerbread cookies follow the Italian confection with five states—including Alaska, Georgia, and Oklahoma—searching for them above all others. Though they’re often shaped into tiny men (or full ...

The word-finding site conducted an analysis of Google search data between Jan. 12, and Oct. 12, through Google Trends using the keywords “Christmas cookies.” Italian Christmas Cookies and M&M ...

More Sean Gallup/Getty Images Across the country, Italian Christmas Cookies have emerged as the leading treat in six states, including Idaho, Nebraska, and Texas. These confections, which are ...

Of course, it wouldn't be an Italian-style feast without a mouth-watering selection of Christmas treats! Here, you'll find Christmas cookies, like pizzelle and cannoli, along with a traditional ...

Perhaps surprisingly, there was one standout search in the U.S.: "Italian Christmas cookies." The anise-flavored treats were the most uniquely searched for cookie in seven states, ranging from the ...