There are three cultures which have a big influence on my life, the German which I grew up with and the Maltese and the American through my boyfriend and his family. Our life is a daily mix of different traditions, habits, mentalities and languages, this is a gift to me but it also brings a […]

There are three cultures which have a big influence on my life, the German which I grew up with and the Maltese and the American through my boyfriend and his family. Our life is a daily mix of different traditions, habits, mentalities and languages, this is a gift to me but it also brings a […]

My take on the traditional maltese figolli biscuit - Lemon and orange blossom biscuits sandwiched with a delicious almond filling.

There are three cultures which have a big influence on my life, the German which I grew up with and the Maltese and the American through my boyfriend and his family. Our life is a daily mix of different traditions, habits, mentalities and languages, this is a gift to me but it also brings a […]

My take on the traditional maltese figolli biscuit - Lemon and orange blossom biscuits sandwiched with a delicious almond filling.

Easter Figolli via Sweetapolita

Easter Figolli via Sweetapolita

Figoli Recipe (Maltese Easter Cookie) - Auntie Jan's 20-year-old recipe!

These marzipan-filled biscuits have been made for centuries in Malta, traditionally eaten on Easter Sunday. The bunny shape is a popular modern touch, but you can use any shape of biscuit cutter.

These marzipan-filled biscuits have been made for centuries in Malta, traditionally eaten on Easter Sunday. The bunny shape is a popular modern touch, but you can use any shape of biscuit cutter.

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A beatiful Easter tradition. You will need large cutters (approx 25 cm x 15 cm) which you can purchase at good baking shops. These are usually shaped as fish, birds, rabbits or sheep. You will need to prepare the dough and filling in advance (needs about 2 hours in the fridge). Makes approximately 5 large figolli

Figolli – maltese cookies for Easter – Biscuits maltais de Pâques

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Maltese Figolli Cookies - Traditional Easter cookie from Malta featuring lemon flavored dough with almond paste filling and chocolate Easter Eggs on top

Large Easter figolla. Figolli are lemon flavoured 'biscuits' with an inner layer of orange blossom flavoured marzipan. They are usually decorated with icing and a chocolate egg. Traditionally made in Malta for Easter.