Nina's Cookies :: Fine Italian Cookies and More!


	Nina's Cookies 541 Springfield Street Feeding Hills, MA 01030 Call: 413-304-2075 Chocolate has a long history in Italy, being documented within decades of its introduction to Europe by the Spanish. Today decadent chocolate is found in every corner of Italy with the most famous centers include Perugia (home to Perugina), Tuscany's "Chocolate Valley" and Torino, whose chocolatiers are constantly taking chocolate to new levels of indulgence. Some of the most famous chocolates in Italy include Baci, a dark chocolate "kiss" filled with hazelnuts and hazelnut creme from Perugia. In Torino the gianduiotto is a mixture of hazelnut paste, cocoa and sugar and was the first chocolate to be individually wrapped. Before chocolate was eaten, it was a drink and today the bicerin (layers of chocolate, espresso and cream) is still served in the same Torino cafe' since 1763. During Easter, shops all over Italy will sell chocolate eggs. The smallest chocolate eggs are solid but the other sizes - including the enormous ones - contain gifts or individually wrapped chocolate treats. Italian chocolate can range from a very heavy cocoa flavor to a more creamy milk chocolate with added flavors including whole nuts or creams made from hazelnuts, almonds liqueurs or coffee. Nutella is a very popular chocolate and hazelnut spread used in breakfast foods and dessert fillings that is now available worldwide. January - S Cookie February - Chocolate Butter March - Coconut Macaroon April - Vanilla May - Butter w/Cherry June - Strawberry Filled or Thumbprint July - Raspberry Filled or Thumbprint August - Lemon September - Apricot Thumbprint October - Butter Dip November - Almond & Chocolate Almond December - Nut Ball All cookies are handmade, so no two cookies are the same size or weight. There are approximately 20 to 25 cookies per pound. So mix ...match ...a little or a lot ... they are sure to please the cookie lovers in your family! Assorted Cookies - $12.00/lb Biscotti - $12.00/lb Sample Boxes - $4.50 Prepackaged - Black Boxes 1/2 lb Box - $6.50 1 lb Box - $12.50 1 1/2 lb Box - $19.00 Customized - Black Boxes $12.00/lb 1/2 lb Box add $0.50 1 lb Box add $0.50 1 1/2 lb Box add $1.00 Trays Specially Wrapped with a Decorative Bow* 2 lbs 45-50 cookies $25.50 3 lbs 65-70 cookies $38.50 4 lbs 85-90 cookies $50.50 5 lbs 110-115 cookies $62.50 6 lbs 130-135 cookies $77.00 *Please give one week notice for cookie trays. Please contact Maryann or Lucy at Nina's Cookies. tel: 413-304-2075 or email us: info@NinasCookies.com

	We welcome special orders of any size and are happy to custom make special order desserts for your wedding, graduation, holiday party, holiday giving or special event. Since all of our cookies and desserts are made fresh - they are made to order. Please call for details. Grazie. Please contact Maryann or Lucy at Nina's Cookies. tel: 413-304-2075 or email us: info@NinasCookies.com Or stop by ... STORE HOURS: Tues. - Fri. 9am - 5:30pm Thurs. 8:30am - 6pm Sat. 8:30am - 2:30pm Closed Sun. & Mon. Special Holiday Hours!

Make your next occasion a special occasion with Nina's Cookies.
Maryann and Lucy began baking cookies alongside their mother when they were children, learning the family recipes that have been handed down for generations . Their home-made cookie repertoire has evolved over the years to include classic Italian cookies and a variety of traditional favorites. All of Nina’s cookies are made with the finest and freshest ingredients.

Nina’s Bakery offers cookie platters, decorative boxes and bags of cookies as favors for weddings, dinner parties, showers, open houses, and retirement parties, etc.

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A variety of cookies perfect for giving as gifts, sharing at parties or keeping all to yourself! Let us help you fill your cookie needs. We have platters and customized packaging available for all your occasions.

Our Italian Cookie Selection .
	Italian “S” Cookie: Nina’s signature - a delicious cookie with a traditional Italian “S” shape has a flavorful light almond icing and colorful sprinkles. Always a favorite of family and guests!
	Butter Cookie Dipped in Chocolate and Walnuts: A pleated butter cookie dipped in Callebaut Dark Chocolate and finely crushed walnuts.
	Coconut Macaroon: A moist and soft cookie combining sweet coconut dipped in rich dark callebaut chocolate. Macaroons originated in Italy around 1790 and were first baked by the Carmelite nuns.
	Chocolate Butter Cookie: A soft mocha flavored cookie made with real Cabot butter and imported Dutch Cocoa.
	Italian Nutball Cookie: Traditional Wedding Cookie made with real butter and Southern pecans rolled in confectionary sugar – they will melt in your mouth ... and dust your finger tips!
	Chocolate Nonpareil: A rich chocolate coookie made with creamery butter, Imported Dutch Cocoa and topped with traditional chocolate nonpareil.
	Anise Cookie: Traditional cake cookie that are glazed with pure anise oil icing and topped with green sprinkles.
	Lemon Cookie: Light cake-like cookie flavored with real lemon juice and zest topped with a yellow lemon icing and sprinkles.
	Vanilla Cookie: Flavored with pure Madagascar Bourbon vanilla and a hand applied pink vanilla icing.
	Chocolate Almond Cookie: A soft chewy cookie made with almond paste has a crisp outside and moist-tender inside and topped with almonds.
	Rasberry Thumbprint: A light butter cookie with the addition of finely chopped walnuts and topped with all-natural rasberry preserves.
	Apricot Thumbprint: A light butter cookie with the addition of finely chopped walnuts and topped with all-natural apricot preserves.
	Strawberry Thumbprint: A light butter cookie with the addition of finely chopped walnuts and topped with all-natural sweet strawberry preserves.
	Almond Cookie: A soft and chewy cookie made with almond paste has a crisp baked outside and moist-tender inside and is topped with a bright red maraschino cherry.
	Strawberry Filled: Made with real butter for a light and flakey exterior and filled with all-natural sweet strawberry preserves.
	Rasberry Filled: Made with real butter for a light and flakey exterior and filled with all-natural sweet rasberry preserves.
	Chocolate Dipped with Sprinkles : Made with real butter for a light and flakey exterior, dipped in Callebaut Dark Chocolate and lightly covered in sprinkles.
	Butter Cookie with Cherry: A light and tender butter cookie - made with real butter - then baked to perfection and topped with a bright red cherry.
	Rainbow Cookie: Tri-colored Rainbow cookies or Italian flag cookies are pieces of tricolored marzipan cake. Its inner layers are separated by raspberry jam, and its outer layers are covered with chocolate. The three colors are usually red, yellow, and green, the colors of the flag of Italy, where the pastry was first made.
	Biscotti – ‘twice baked Available in Anise, Almond, Triple Chocolate Hazelnut, Cranberry Almond and Chocolate Chip In Italy the sweeter versions that Americans consider biscotti are starting to be called cookies even if they use the traditional cooking method. The reason biscotti are twice baked is to remove as much moisture as possible, giving them their distinctive hard, dry and crumbly texture. The subtle sweetness of biscotti is from flavors such as anise and almonds. Biscotti are the ideal dunking snack since they are so hard and in Italy the best method is to dunk your biscotti in a local red wine- Enjoy!
	Cannoli The Cannoli is the most famous of the Sicilian desserts and can be found in virtually every Italian pasticceria. This dessert is made by filling a hollow pastry shell with sweetened (or fresh) ricotta. Candied fruit and chocolate pieces can be mixed with the filling and the ends are dipped in chopped pistachios. At one time Cannoli were a gift given amongst friends during Carnevale, but have since gained worldwide recognition and numerous delicious variations.
	In addition to Nina’s traditional cookies, they offer the following specialty desserts ... Order them today for your next Special Occasion!
	Tiramisu This famous "pick me up" may have originated in Siena where it was first made for the benefit of Duke Cosimo de Medici. Both the Duke and others liked it so much that it caught on quick and spread along with Italian immigrants to the rest of the world. This story is debated especially in the city of Treviso where they claim the origin of Tiramisu has a seedier past - as an energizing snack for weary prostitutes. Whatever the origins of this delicious treat, Tiramisu just may be the most popular of the Italian desserts and contains lady finger cookies, espresso, liquor, eggs, cocoa and mascarpone cheese. Those familiar with trifle style desserts will recognize the familiar layered texture of tiramisu, with the lady fingers dipped (but not soaked through) in strong espresso creating a delicious final course to any meal!