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My mother brought this special family recipe from Europe a century ago. Cenci can be “dressed up” for any holiday\u2014at Easter, I sprinkle yellow, pink and lavender jelly beans over them, and for Christmas, red and green candy sprinkles give the cenci a festive look. Even without the garnish, they always disappear fast! \u2014Anna Coduto, Fullerton, California<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":23664,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304423,306027,305271,304177,304288,305487,305334,304515,304408,304368,305353,304268,304558,324623,304150],"categories-v2":[308821,308988,311758,309216,309457,259620,310796,309337,308880,308813,308745,309362,259483,308910,309177,309434],"coauthors":[305],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Italian Wedding Cookies","post_link":"\/recipes\/italian-sprinkle-cookies\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Italian-Wedding-Cookies_EXPS_TOH25_2531_MD_P2_01_08_8b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Italian Butter Cookies","post_link":"\/recipes\/chocolate-tipped-butter-cookies\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/EXPS_TOHD24_4679_KristinaVanni_6.jpg"},{"post_title":"Italian Rainbow 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can u make the dough and then put it in refrigerator to fry later in the day? please answer ASAP<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"","GUID":"5d12acf370e5445fb3aadc27db81c1c5","MemberId":8822897,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"joherringshaw","SubmittedDate":"10\/24\/2017 23:14"},{"Comment":"
So many memories. I do have a suggestion. Because the pasta machine was out already, my mom would send the dough through to the last setting and then roll by hand if needed.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"12\/22\/2014 05:26","GUID":"4ea3ff6f91044ceca7742f7b1bccf4a6","MemberId":8082919,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"cmille9209","SubmittedDate":"12\/22\/2014 05:26"},{"Comment":"
I'm Italian and always make these at x-mass time! Thay melt in your mouth! A favorite at my house.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"12\/04\/2014 12:44","GUID":"19ffa70763e146348d82915156ea32be","MemberId":8119806,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"edward57","SubmittedDate":"12\/04\/2014 12:44"},{"Comment":"
Great Recipe!<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"","GUID":"8c91bc4b3d01408895fdb0d7b5e90692","MemberId":6444578,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"frozenmargarita","SubmittedDate":"04\/13\/2014 19:39"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":51281,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43646,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311758,"name":"Cookies","slug":"cookies","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311693,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"From easy to decadent to downright delicious, these cookie recipes are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Find all of your favorites, including chocolate chip, peanut butter, snickerdoodles and more.","parent":310796,"count":2996,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cookies\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Italian Cenci Cookies"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n