Here is the easy and quick recipe that everyone loves for making delicious homemade “occhi di bue” cookies.
These treats are tasty, crumbly, and butter-free, perfect for breakfast, snack time, or even as a gift for a neighbor. Homemade sweets made with simple ingredients for an irresistible result!
A classic of home baking, these cookies are made of two shortcrust pastry discs stacked together with a filling of jam or hazelnut cream in the center. In this case, they are filled with delicious berry jam, making them perfect to enjoy with a cup of tea, just like Crumbled cookies with jam
Homemade “occhi di bue” cookies are a simple recipe with an authentic flavor that you can customize to your taste and share with your family: every bite is a little moment of comfort and happiness.
Making them at home is easy and inexpensive, and it will give you great satisfaction.
👉 Discover how to prepare them in just a few simple steps!
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Homemade “occhi di bue” cookies are a simple recipe with an authentic flavor that you can customize to your taste and share with your family: every bite is a little moment of comfort and happiness.
Ingredients for the shortcrust pastry
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Prepare the shortcrust pastry
In a bowl, crack the egg and add the sugar and oil. Mix everything using a fork.
Grate the lemon zest into the mixture and add the flour together with the baking powder.
Now knead using your hands until you get a soft and compact dough.
Roll out and cut the cookies
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured sheet of baking paper until it is about 4 mm thick.
Using an 8 cm round cookie cutter (or a glass), cut out circles. On half of them, use a bottle cap or a smaller cutter to make a hole in the center. These will be the “eyes.”
Bake the cookies
Place the cut-out discs on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake at 180°C (356°F) for about 12 minutes, until lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let them cool completely.
Why You’ll Love These “Occhi di Bue” Cookies
“Occhi di bue” cookies are a perfect recipe for anyone looking for an easy, quick, and delicious dessert. Since they are made with oil-based shortcrust pastry, they come together in no time and do not require chilling in the refrigerator. They are also very versatile—you can fill them with whatever you like.
Tips and Variations for “Occhi di Bue” Cookies
💡 If you want a more rustic version, you can use half all-purpose flour and half whole wheat flour, or you can also make them with gluten-free flour.
💡 You can shape your cookies according to the season: for Christmas, try stars or Christmas tree shapes; for Easter, cute bells or little chicks. They also make a great homemade gift idea.
🧁 Variations
You can fill “Occhi di Bue” cookies with different types of jam, or try them with pistachio cream, custard cream, or lemon curd.
Frequently Asked Questions – Homemade “Occhi di Bue” Cookies
How can I store “Occhi di Bue” cookies?
They keep perfectly for up to 5 days in a tin box or an airtight cookie container.
Can I make “Occhi di Bue” cookies without butter?
Yes! This recipe uses oil instead of butter, making the dough lighter, quicker to prepare, and easier to work with.
Varied doses for servings