Nonna's recipes · A little glamour

Italian Cookies, Made from Nonna's Recipes

Small batch Italian cookies from a 50 year family legacy. Pizzelle, brutti ma buoni, confetti shortbread, dressed for the front row. Most of the line is gluten free.

Stocked at Italian Centre Shop ♥ Holt Renfrew pop up ♥ Family run for 50+ years

The line up

Cult classics, straight from the tin

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PIZZELLE
PIZZELLE $6.00
The Italian waffle cookie · 9 pieces
CONFETTI SHORTBREAD
CONFETTI SHORTBREAD $7.00
Gluten free The hero flavour
CHOCOLATE CHIANTI
CHOCOLATE CHIANTI $7.00
Calgary only Ugly, but very good
RASPBERRY ROSA
RASPBERRY ROSA $7.00
Gluten free The celebration cookie

The point of view

Buttery nostalgia, dressed for fashion week.

We took the recipes Nonna kept in her head, never on paper, and gave them the wardrobe they deserved. Clear gift boxes. Hot pink. Zero apologies.

"You're a treat, & you deserve one."

Since forever

Before there was a brand, there was Nonna.

Our story starts over 50 years ago, when the family opened an Italian market in Calgary. Alessia grew up baking beside her Nonna, and now those unwritten recipes come out of the tin with a little twist, because life is made for sweet moments.

The Cookie Files

Guides from the family table

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What Are Pizzelle? Italy's Original Waffle Cookie What Are Pizzelle? Italy's Original Waffle Cookie By Alessia, founder  ♥  Updated October 2026  ♥  8 min read The historyAnise vs vanillaHow they're madeHow... How to Build an Italian Cookie Platter How to Build an Italian Cookie Platter By Alessia, founder  ♥  Updated October 2026  ♥  6 min read The mathThe mix ruleArranging itMake aheadFAQ ...
Life is short, make it sweet

La Dolce Vita

From Holt Renfrew to the gallery

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Holt Renfrew Pop Up · Calgary
Gallery Night
Pop Up Market
As seen & shelved

You're a treat, & you deserve one.

First drops, pop up invites, and 10% off your first box. Nonna approves.