Italian Grandma Makes Easter Cookie Doll & Basket (VIDEO)
EASTER COOKIE DOLL & BASKET
2¼ lbs All Purpose Unbleached Flour
4 tsp Baking Powder
4 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
4 extra large Eggs
1½ cups Sugar
1 cup Vegetable Shortening
1 cup lukewarm Milk
Hard Boiled Eggs
GLAZE
2 Egg Yolks
1 tsp Sugar
Multicolor Sprinkles
FAQ:
Who is this lady?
Gina Petitti was born in 1935 in Faeto, Italy. Her family ran a farm in Italy and she met her husband, Vito, in the same town. In 1970 Gina, Vito, and her 4 children immigrated to America. Gina’s husband passed away in 2012, but she is surrounded by a large family, which includes 9 grandchildren, and lives 5 minutes away from her eldest daughter in New Jersey. Gina spends her time cooking, gardening, and being an active member of her local Church.
Why does she make such large portions?
When she was in Italy, she would cook and bake in such large quantities so she wouldn’t have to take time every day to make food, and instead be able to work on the farm. Many of her recipes can be cut in half or quartered if you choose to try them out!
Why is no one helping her in the video?
Grandma Gina doesn’t want help! Usually, it’s because we will slow her down or not do it “her way.” For the videos we only show her, but when the camera cuts we jump in and help form the cookies or prep for the next step.
Why don’t we buy her a new…?
Grandma Gina has a closet and garage full of new gadgets, spoons, forks, pots, etc… but she doesn’t like them because she is used to doing it with her old tools. She has fun getting her hands dirty!
Who is behind the camera?
Her retired son-in-law films, her daughter helps her prep, and she usually has one or two grandkids in the kitchen.
Does Gina read the comments?
We print out and show her how much love she gets from all her viewers, and she is very thankful and hopes you enjoy her cooking! Your comments bring her lots of joy, laughter, and inspiration to make more videos to share with you.
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Gina OMG I remember when my Grandma Angelina would make these :)😊
I’m so addicted to watching this precious lady! I’m binging the Italian Grandma! LOVE
Buona Pasqua Nona 🇮🇹
💚🎂🍰
May the heavenly father bless you and your family love you Gina
Thank you so much for your recipe, I will treasure them forever. You’re such a wonderful grandma, I never experienced having a grandma but watching you makes my heart sing with joy most specially when you sing. Thank you for sharing your recipes. Happy Easter to you Grandma Gina.😘
As sweet as the sweets she prepared 💋
You can taste the love in everything you make.
Que bella canzone! Quando canti the whole world becomes a much better place. Mille grazie Gina. You are amazing.
Such a beautiful Italian tradition💗
You are the definition of love.
Dear Nana, Do you ever make cuccidati? Have not had them for years.
I made this recipe! It was a lot of fun!
You are a beautiful soul. If everyone had a Grandmother like you the world would be a very different place. It would be a much better and happier place to live!
And you make it all look so easy to do.
Can you tell us some stories of what it was like back in Italy? Maybe how you and Grandpa met and fell in love? Or stories of when you were a kid. Anything. We love listening to you. Bless you, Grandma Gina. 🍐🍇🍋🍊 🌹 💐🦋 💚
Grandma Gina! I watch you all the time! You are such a beautiful inspiration! Happy Easter! Sending lots of love your way, all the way from Wisconsin.
You are so cute grandma love you so much I have watched all of your cooking videos I admire your devotion to your culture and family I wish to be a European grandma like yourself at home cooking for my family 💓 I love how you reminisce on the past about your own grandma 💜
Now this is culture
She really look like my grandmother sister! They all moved in New Jersey back in 1950s, now my grandmom lives here in italy but her sister still live near Seaside Height Beach. Love your videos.
Salutami tanto tua Nonna e buona Pasqua dalla Calabria!
Beautiful cookies!
She is the blessing of the family 🌷