"Nucatoli" are a traditional Sicilian sweet delicacy. They are cookies filled with a mixture of ingredients that include dried figs, candied fruit, honey, almonds, walnuts, cinnamon and cedar preserves.The preparation of nucatoli requires some time and patience, but the end result is an irresistible dessert that delights the senses.To prepare nucatoli, you start by preparing the filling. Dried figs are softened in hot water and then chopped together with candied fruit, almonds and walnuts. This mixture is enriched with honey, cinnamon and citron preserves, which give an aromatic and sweet flavor to the filling.Next, cookie dough is prepared using flour, sugar, butter and eggs. The dough is rolled out into a thin sheet and then cut into circles or rectangles.A little filling is placed on each piece of dough in the center, then the edges are closed and sealed to form a kind of small filled loaf.The nucatoli are then baked in the oven until golden and crispy.Once ready, nucatoli can be enjoyed as a dessert or as a dessert accompanied by coffee or liquor after a meal. They are perfect to serve during the holiday season or as a culinary gift to share with friends and family.Nucatoli represent a unique Sicilian specialty, with a combination of flavors and ingredients that recall the island’s confectionery traditions. They are an excellence of Sicilian confectionery and a pleasure to savor for anyone who loves rich, aromatic sweets.
