Bucce Materane

Bucce Materane are cookies made with egg whites, sugar, almonds, and dark chocolate, offering a delightful combination of crisp texture and rich flavor. The cookies are prepared by folding stiffly beaten egg whites with sugar and finely chopped almonds, then baked until golden.

Once shaped while warm using a rolling pin, the concave side is brushed with melted dark chocolate, adding a decadent touch. These cookies are a specialty of Matera, embodying the simplicity and elegance of Italian baking traditions. Apart from chocolate, the cookies can also be