Canestrelli (Traditional Italian Butter Cookies)

DeLallo Canestrelli are a sweet tribute to Liguria’s most famous cookie.  These unique butter cookies are daisy-shaped with a hole in the center. With a crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth texture, our traditional Italian biscuits deliver a delicate sweetness of warm vanilla and bright citrus. Enjoy them with morning coffee and espresso, afternoon tea or dessert wine as an after-dinner treat.

• Made in Italy.
• Traditional Italian cookie from Liguria.
• Crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
• Cute daisy flower shape.
• Delicately flavored with vanilla and a hint of lemon.
• Morning treat or light after-dinner dessert.
• Pair with espresso, coffee or hot tea.
• Preservative free.
• Non GMO.
• Vegetarian.

Kitchen and Usage Tips:

Canestrelli cookies are traditionally enjoyed with espresso, coffee or tea. Their delicate, sweet flavor makes them a delightful breakfast treat, an accompaniment to afternoon tea and after-dinner treat. Try them crumbled over yogurt, gelato or ice cream for a sweet, crunchy topping.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What are Canestrelli cookies?

Canestrelli cookies are shortbread-style butter cookies from Liguria, a region of Northern Italy. They are known for their distinct flower shape with a hole in the center. Canestrelli can be covered in icing sugar, or powdered sugar, giving them a snowy flower appearance. With a crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth texture, these beloved Italian biscuits deliver a delicate sweetness with notes of vanilla and lemon.

What is the history of Canestrelli cookies?

These buttery daisy-shaped biscuits are said to be ancient, created over five centuries ago in a small village in Northern Italy named Torriglia. Since then, Canestrelli has become the most iconic Ligurian cookie—a classic treat of Ligurian festivals and carnivals, as well as weddings, holidays and baptisms.

What makes Canestrelli cookies so special?

Canestrelli cookies are a unique Italian cookie in the shape of a flower with a hole in its center. Like a shortbread cookie, these butter biscuits are crumbly and soft with a delicate flavor. They originated in Liguria, of Northern Italy, over 500 years ago and have since become the most recognized cookie of the region. Their beautiful, artful presentation makes them a staple sweet for holidays, carnivals, festivals and gatherings.