NYC: Italian Holiday Cookie Box

Master a spectacular array of classic Italian bakery favorites in this hands-on baking workshop! In this technique-filled masterclass, you'll learn how to bake four distinct, authentic Italian treats completely from scratch: twice-baked Cranberry Almond Biscotti, chewy Sicilian Almond Cherry Cookies (Paste di Mandorla), fudgy Chocolate Walnut Crinkles, and crisp cream-filled Italian Horns (Cannoncini).

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Location Chelsea - 22nd St. & 7th Ave.

Pricing

$872 for up to 8 people; $109 per additional person

Duration

Up to 2 hours & 30 minutes

For a shortened session, please request desired length in special requests at checkout.

Group Size

Up to 100 people

Group size can be changed after booking if needed.

Materials All materials provided

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General Notes

Please note:

This event takes place in a working, active bakery. Your group will be given a private space within the bakery for their instruction. If choosing to eat together after the event, you may be moved to a public space within the bakery, depending on the size of the group and the venue's event schedule.

Vegan & Gluten Free substitutes available for +$15/person.

Alcoholic Beverage Options:

You may bring your own alcohol (BYOB) to this venue
This venue has alcohol available for purchase

You may purchase a wine package for +$25/person, which includes house red and white wines. Please note that the wine package comes with enough wine to serve 2 drinks per person.

Non-Alcoholic Beverage Options:

Non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase at this venue

Food Options:

Food is included in the base price of this event
Catering options are available at this venue
Additional non-dessert food can be brought by customer, plates & silverware need to be provided by customer.

Important

To ensure your comfort and safety during our classes, please dress appropriately for a hands-on, interactive experience.
We provide all the necessary materials and supplies. We recommend wearing casual clothing that you won’t mind getting a little sugar on, and opt for flat, comfortable shoes.

Please note: the price shown includes tax but does not include optional gratuity.

Need a premium experience? If you're entertaining executives, high profile clients, or just looking for a premium experience in NYC, please contact us first before booking to make sure we find the right fit for you.

Policies

If you find a similar event with a competitor at a lower price, we’ll gladly match it. This applies to events of comparable description and duration. Simply provide the details when booking, or within 72 hours of your booking, and we’ll ensure you get the best value. Contact an event concierge to get started.

Days before event	3 days or less	7 days or less	30 days or less	More than 30 days
Reschedule	No reschedule allowed	$150 fee	Reschedule for no fee
Cancellation	No cancellation allowed			15% fee

Rescheduled events must occur within 1 year of the original event.

Master a spectacular array of classic Italian bakery favorites in this hands-on baking workshop!

In this technique-filled masterclass, you'll learn how to bake four distinct, authentic Italian treats completely from scratch: twice-baked Cranberry Almond Biscotti, chewy Sicilian Almond Cherry Cookies (Paste di Mandorla), fudgy Chocolate Walnut Crinkles, and crisp cream-filled Italian Horns (Cannoncini). Guided step-by-step by expert pastry chefs, you will learn essential Italian baking fundamentals—from double-baking biscotti logs for the ideal crunch and rolling almond paste dough to pipe-wrapping flaky pastry horn cones and filling them with silky vanilla cream.

What You'll Learn & Do:

Twice-Baked Biscotti: Secrets to mixing, shaping, slicing, and twice-baking classic cranberry almond biscotti with chocolate drizzle and chopped nut toppings.
Sicilian Almond Cherry Cookies (Paste di Mandorla): Working with almond paste to create soft, chewy almond cookies topped with candied cherries and powdered sugar dusting.
Fudgy Chocolate Walnut Crinkles: Mixing rich chocolate dough, folding in toasted walnuts, and rolling in powdered sugar for a dramatic cracked finish.
Flaky Italian Horns (Cannoncini): Wrapping delicate pastry dough around horn molds, baking to golden perfection, and piping sweet, velvety cream filling.
Take Home Your Creations: A bakery box packed with your freshly baked assortment of Italian cookies and pastries to take home and share!

Included: All raw ingredients, pastry cones, piping bags, creams, nuts, candied fruits, packaging, and a comprehensive recipe packet with step-by-step instructions for easy home baking.