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Italian Toto Cookies Recipe

5 from 50 reviews

Italian Toto Cookies are delightful nut-studded bars with a tender, buttery crumb enhanced with lemon zest. This slow cooker recipe yields soft, flavorful cookies perfect for sharing or snacking any time of day.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Prepare Slow Cooker: Line the bottom of your slow cooker with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removing the cookie bars easier after cooking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and seasoning.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth and homogenous.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined; avoid over-mixing to keep the cookies tender. Then fold in the chopped nuts evenly throughout the dough.
  5. Transfer Dough to Slow Cooker: Pour the cookie dough into the lined slow cooker, spreading it evenly to create a uniform layer for even cooking.
  6. Slow Cook the Cookies: Cover the slow cooker and cook on the low setting for about 120 minutes, or 2 hours, until the edges start to pull away from the sides and the center is set indicating the cookies are done.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool completely in the slow cooker, then carefully lift the parchment paper to remove the cookie slab and slice into squares or bars for serving.

Notes

  • Use parchment paper to make removing the cookies easy and to prevent sticking.
  • You can substitute walnuts or almonds as preferred for the chopped nuts.
  • Ensure not to overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender.
  • Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your slow cooker model; start checking doneness at 1 hour 45 minutes if desired.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for longer storage.

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