Name: Easy Corsican Canistrelli
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 10 people
Cuisine: Corsica
Ingredients: 500 oz offlour; 1 bag ofbaking powder; 200 oz ofsugar; 1,6 fl oz ofoil; 1,6 fl oz ofwhite wine; 4 tbsp ofPastis (or a pinch of anise seeds); 1 pinch ofsalt

Easy Corsican Canistrelli

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Updated on 04 January 2024 by

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Cuisine

Corsica

Diet

Vegetarian

Level

Easy

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

45 minutes

Canistrelli are small, very crispy cookies from Corsica, available in various shapes and with exquisite flavors. Since I love them so much, I decided to try making them myself, and after a few attempts, I’m sharing the recipe with you now that it’s perfected!

Much more than just a simple treat, Canistrelli embody the rich history and centuries-old culinary traditions of this Mediterranean island. These little delicacies, often nicknamed “maquis cookies,” have roots that stretch back to ancient times in Corsica.

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17.6 oz of flour
1 bag of baking powder
7 ¾ oz of sugar
5.4 fl oz of oil
5.4 fl oz of white wine
2.7 tbsp of Pastis or a pinch of anise seeds
1 pinch of salt

1
Combine all the ingredients in the bowl of a mixer. Mix on low speed until all the ingredients are well combined, without overmixing.
2
Roll out the dough to a thickness of 3 cm, then cut out shapes using a pastry wheel.
3
Place the cakes on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 40 to 45 minutes. They should be lightly browned.
4
Let cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.