Canestrelli are delicious cookies typical of Liguria, with a characteristic star shape. They are crunchy and crumbly, perfect to enjoy at any time of the day. Their origin dates back to the Middle Ages when they were prepared during religious festivals. Today they have become a symbol of Ligurian culinary tradition and are loved by both adults and children.
Arrange the flour in a mound and place the chopped butter, sugar, and egg yolk in the center (keeping the white aside)
Knead quickly
Roll out a sheet about one cm thick, then cut out the canestrelli with a fluted pastry cutter or flower-shaped molds
Brush them with egg white and place them on a baking sheet previously covered with parchment paper
Bake them at 180 degrees and cook until they become golden
Once cooked, sprinkle them with powdered sugar
Star-shaped pastry cutter
Baking sheet
Italia, Liguria
| Energy (kcal) | 474.28 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 46.01 |
| of which Sugars (g) | 16.05 |
| Fat (g) | 30.71 |
| of which Saturates (g) | 17.68 |
| Protein (g) | 5.89 |
| Fiber (g) | 0.94 |
| Sale (g) | 0.01 |
