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Italian Toto Cookies

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Delightful Italian cookies with a tender crumb, hint of citrus, and nutty flavor, perfect for family gatherings.

  • Author: recipesinc
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 120 minutes
  • Total Time: 135 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Line the bottom of your slow cooker with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
  4. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in chopped nuts.
  5. Pour the dough into the slow cooker, spreading it evenly.
  6. Cover and cook on low for about 120 minutes, until edges pull away and center is set.
  7. Allow to cool, then lift out and slice into squares or bars.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Can customize with chocolate chips or spices.

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