Italian Holiday Cookie Box Baking Class

Create delightful Italian treats with this cookie box baking class in NYC!


NY Cake Academy
NY Cake Academy
4.9 (147)

2.5 hours Location Flatiron Class size 1 to 12 (public classes), 8 to 30   $125

Make a spectacular array of classic Italian bakery favorites in this hands-on baking class at NY Cake Academy in Manhattan!
In this beginner-friendly class, you'll learn how to bake four distinct, authentic Italian treats 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 our 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.
Here's what you'll do:
  • Make Twice-Baked Biscotti: Discover the secrets to mixing, shaping, slicing, and twice-baking classic cranberry almond biscotti with chocolate drizzle and chopped nut toppings.
  • Bake Sicilian Almond Cherry Cookies (Paste di Mandorla): Work with almond paste to create soft, chewy almond cookies topped with candied cherries and powdered sugar dusting.
  • Fold Fudgy Chocolate Walnut Crinkles: Mix rich chocolate dough, folding in toasted walnuts, and roll in powdered sugar for a dramatic cracked finish.
  • Pipe Flaky Italian Horns (Cannoncini): Wrap delicate pastry dough around horn molds, bake to golden perfection, and pipe sweet, velvety cream filling.
This beginner baking class is the perfect way to learn easy holiday recipes and make delicious homemade gifts. Whether you're on the hunt for sweet date ideas, fun outings with friends, team-building activities, or fun things to do in NYC, you'll leave this workshop with treats that taste as if they came straight from an authentic Italian bakery!

Upcoming dates for Italian Holiday Cookie Box Baking Class

Times are New York time. Dates and prices as of 14 Nov 2026, 6:51pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

2 upcoming dates between 13 Dec 2026 and 18 Dec 2026.

  • Sun, Dec 13 2026, 12pm-2:30pm (Italian Holiday Cookie Box Baking Class - Dec 13th | 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM)
  • Fri, Dec 18 2026, 1pm-3:30pm (Italian Holiday Cookie Box Baking Class - Dec 18th | 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
What you'll get
  • 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.
  • A bakery box packed with your freshly baked assortment of Italian cookies and pastries to take home and share!
Knowledge required
  • All levels welcome (Beginner-friendly)
  • Ages 12+ (Ages 8–11 welcome when accompanied by a paying adult)
What to bring
We recommend wearing casual clothing that you won’t mind getting a little sugar on, and flat comfortable shoes. Open toed shoes and sandals are not recommended as this is a safety concern when working within a kitchen. Long hair should be tied back.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.

This experience would also be a creative gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

NY Cake Academy - 118 W 22nd St, New York, NY 10011

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NY Cake Academy
NY Cake Academy

4.9 (147)
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N.Y. Cake & Baking Distributor first opened its doors known as the Chocolate Gallery more than 25 years ago. It was founded by Joan Mansour - renowned cake decorator and winner of the gold medal award from the Societe Culinaire Philantropique.
She not only was awarded national teacher of the year, regional teacher of the year, and award for most students taught, she was also inducted into the Wilton Hall of Fame.
Joan opened up a school of cake decorating where she taught some of the most renowned cake decorators today in Manhattan.

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