Italian Traditional Holiday Sweets Gift Box

In Italy, Christmas festivities last for about a month, starting on December 8th—the day of the Immacolata—and lasting until the Epiphany on January 6, which celebrates the visit of the Magi. So like those wise men, you’ll want to bear precious gifts, from traditional holiday cakes hailing from Verona, Tuscany, and Milan, to amaretti cookies that Babbo Natale will swoon over. 

Panforte: Translated to “strong bread” in Italian, panforte is Tuscany’s go-to Christmas cake. It gets its powerful punch from spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and black pepper, and its festive flair from candied and dried fruit and nuts. And Panforte Nero from Pasticcerie Sinatti—which specializes in traditional peasant confections from Siena—does the original one better, with a dramatic dusting of bittersweet cocoa powder. 

Frollini Cookies: Created by Puglia's Master Bakers, Isola Frollini Biscuits pack a little bit of sweet and a lot of crisp! This authentic Italian Biscuit has just the right taste to complement soft and hard cheeses. Pairs well with fruits and desserts, dipped in coffee or a favorite drink. 

Amedei Chocolate Bar: Amedei chocolate is crafted in Pontedera, Tuscany. This chocolate is known and loved worldwide for its smooth texture and full-bodied flavor. 

Amaretti: Legend has it that when a bishop visited Saronno (located in Lombardy, Italy) on a surprise visit, a couple created these almond-accented cookies in his honor. Similar to a macaron, they have a crackly crisp exterior that houses a pillowy center within. And they impressed the bishop so much that he granted the couple his blessing for a long and happy marriage. This also ensured the lucky recipe would be passed down through generations, and they’ve crisscrossed the world thanks to Lazzaroni, who’s produced amaretti since 1888. 

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