LEMON KNOT COOKIES (ANGINETTI)
4 ounces Butter (one stick) at room temperature
½ cup Sugar
3 extra large Eggs at room temperature
Zest of two Lemons
Juice of one Lemon
3 cups All-Purpose Flour
3 teaspoons Baking Powder
¼ teaspoon Salt
For Icing:
Juice of one Lemon
1-2 cups Powdered Sugar
Colored Sprinkles
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FAQ:
Who is this lady?
Gina Petitti was born in 1935 in Faeto, Italy. It is in the province of Foggia in the Puglia region of southeast Italy. Her family ran a farm in Italy and she met her husband, Vito, in the same town. In 1970 Gina, Vito, and her 4 children immigrated to America. Gina’s husband passed away in 2012, but she is surrounded by a large family, which includes 9 grandchildren, and lives 5 minutes away from her eldest daughter in New Jersey. Gina enjoys making food for her family in the same old fashion ways as she was taught by her mother and grandmother in Italy, and also new things she has subsequently learned from family and friends in America. She also enjoys gardening, and being an active member of her local Church.
Where does Gina get her recipes?
Most of these recipes are from what she learned growing up in Italy, but some of them have evolved over time. She has also learned new recipes from friends and family in America. She is always eager to try new things.
Why is no one helping her in the video?
Grandma Gina doesn’t want help! Usually, it’s because we will slow her down or not do it “her way.” For the videos we only show her, but when the camera cuts we jump in and help form the cookies or prep for the next step.
Why don’t we buy her a new…?
Grandma Gina has a closet and garage full of new gadgets, spoons, forks, pots, etc… but she doesn’t like them because she is used to doing it with her old tools. She has fun getting her hands dirty!
Who is behind the camera and behind the scenes?
Grandma Gina’s retired son-in-law, Nick, does the filming, editing, production, and channel management. Her daughter, Maria, helps with food preparation, kitchen setup and fan support. Also, Grandma Gina usually has one or two grand-kids in the kitchen to help.
Does Gina read the comments?
We print out and show her how much love she gets from all her viewers, and she is very thankful and hopes you enjoy her cooking! Your comments bring her lots of joy, laughter, and inspiration to make more videos to share with you.
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29 Comments
So good to see you again Gina! ❤️
Your lemon knot cookies look so delicious!
Happy birthday to your dear sister! 🎂
Merry Christmas Gina to you and your precious family and a prosperous safe new year!
❤️🎄🎅🤗🔔🥳 🎉
Buon Natale
Is she not the most precious nonna?
She exudes such love of cooking and her message is love….
God bless this wonderful lady and her family.🎄
Judy🌞
So glad to see you in the kitchen again Gina! I will try this recipe. Love to you and your family. ❤
Thank you for this cookie recipe and lemon 🍋 icing. The cookies look delicious!
The Italian cookies are so perfect ❤❤❤
Merry Christmas Gena & Happy New Year, I pray 🙏 for you and your family, & that God gives us Peace and love❤❤❤
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you & yours!!!
Buon Natale a tutta la famiglia. 🌲🫂😘😘
That was fun!! Thank you for showing us how to make the cookies… they look delicious!!
Merry Christmas Nonna Gina and your whole family. You make me miss my grandparents so much! I am going to make these for my mom and my family for Christmas. Bless your heart! 💗🌲
These look so delicious! I am going to attempt to make them this weekend for Christmas! God bless you and your family and have a very Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well Grandma Gina!
I love the cookies, they look so good! 😋And wishing your sister a Happy Birthday! 🎂🎈🎉🎁God Bless! ✝
Bless you Gina❤ I hope your Christmas is full of love.
Wonderful to see you again. Merry Christmas to you and wishes for a happy and healthy New Year. 🎄🎄
❤ Beautiful and lovely recipe!!! Happy Holidays 🎉
Thank you for sharing all your knowledge ❤
Can the dough be done in a stand mixer???
Thank you for showing this one to us! It looks like so much fun to make! 🙂
May God bless you Mamma Gina. Merry Christmas ❤🙏
Nonna Gina, Buon Natale! Ti voglio bene! Delicious biscotti ❤
These are so pretty.❤️Happy Birthday to your sister.🥳🥳Merry Christmas 🎄☃️ and Happy New Year💃🏽💃🏽
Merry Christmas to you and your family grandma! Peace 🙏🌲❤
Merry Christmas my beautiful Gina! You always put a smile on my face when I watch your videos. You are a very sweet lady and I pray God’s face shines on you for many more years. You are a blessing to all of us. We love you❣️Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family ❣️ Thanks for sharing your family recipes with us. You have made me a better cook and baker❣️ You are the best❣️❣️❣️💖
Beautiful. Merry Christmas to you and your family. God bless.
Buon Natale ❤❤❤
Yes, Gina we need PEACE!!!
Buon Natale !
Merry Christmas Gina.. Love you so much!
My Mother used to make these cookies every Christmas
You remind me of her so much!
Buon Natale Nonna . Salute e felcita' a te e aulla tua famiglia 🎄
Auguri, nonna Gina
Ciao nonna Gina ❤ che bello rivederti. Un caro saluto dall' Italia e tanti auguri di un felice Natale a te e alla tua famiglia 😘😘
Many thanks. God's Blessing to you and your family.