Italian Whipped Pastry Cookies
Dec 14, 2025 10:51 AM
These delicate Italian whipped pastry cookies have a soft, buttery crumb and the prettiest piped edges. Decorate with jam, glazed cherries, or chocolate for a festive biscotti di frolla montata that rivals any Italian bakery.
Italian whipped pastry cookies, biscotti di frolla montata, are a classic treat you’ll spot in Italian bakeries all holiday season long. This recipe for these delicate, buttery cookies comes from my Italian friend who taught me how easy it is to make them at home!
Whipped shortbread cookies are similar in spirit to a traditional pasta frolla base, but the mixing method makes the dough much lighter and easier to pipe into swirls. If you love melt-in-your-mouth treats these are a beautiful addition to any festive cookie tray.
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups all purpose flour, 188 g
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons powdered/icing sugar (sifted) 75g
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon butter (very soft) 125g
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon zest (orange or lemon optional)
Extras
- 2½ ounces dark chocolate (melted) (more if necessary)
- 2-3 tablespoons powdered/icing sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons sprinkles or finely chopped nuts
- 3-4 glazed cherries (red and or green)
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
75 minutes
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