| Place of origin | Italy |
|---|---|
| Region or state | Venice,Veneto |
| Main ingredients | Molasses,lard,white pepper,flour |
Pevarini (misspelledpeverini in one notable source[1]) is a traditional peppercookie ofVenice, Italy.[2] It is traditionally made withmolasses,lard,white pepper, andflour.[2][3] Modern recipes forpevarini often usebutter as a substitute for lard.[2][4] Spices such ascinnamon,nutmeg, andcloves are common additions to the cookie.[2][4]
Pevarini take their name frompevare, which means 'pepper' in the Venetian dialect.[4]
