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Mostaccioli

History: Mostaccioli is a traditional Italian cookie that originated in the Campania region of Southern Italy. These spiced and honey-flavored cookies were traditionally prepared for special occasions and holidays, particularly during Christmas time.
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Servings: 24
Course: Dessert (Dolci)
Cuisine: Campania

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp Cinnamon ground
  • 1/4 tsp Cloves ground
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg ground
  • 1/2 cup Sugar granulated
  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts (optional) finely chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
  3. In a separate saucepan, combine the sugar, honey, water, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves
  4. Pour the hot honey mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well until a dough forms. If using walnuts, stir them into the dough.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it a few times until smooth.
  6. Divide the dough into portions and roll each portion into a log about 1/2-inch (1.3cm) in diameter.
  7. Cut the logs into 3-inch (7.6cm) lengths and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes or until firm to the touch.
  9. Remove the mostaccioli from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack
  10. Serve Mostaccioli as delightful spiced cookies with a cup of tea or coffee. Makes about 24 cookies.