Cucchie from Petralia Sottana

Dessert

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Cucchie from Petralia are an exquisite dessert typical of the culinary tradition of Petralia Sottana. The term spoon derives from the Sicilian verb 'ncucchio , which means to unite . Cucchie di Petralia are in fact made by combining two ovals of biscuit dough inside which a tasty filling with dried fruit with cinnamon and lemon flavor is placed. It is a typical dessert of the Christmas period.