Marcato Deluxe Biscuit Maker

lol, in Italian cookies are called biscotto but yes this a cookie press and really great one. I got one from the last drop.

Take it from a native Southerner... those are NOT biscuits. This is a cookie press, nothing more. My ancestors would be rolling in theri graves if I ever made these and tried to pass them off as biscuits. The only ingredients in a southern biscuit are flour, buttermilk, lard, and brushed with butter as they bake. Anything more is no longer a biscuit.

From what I can tell (just received the Deluxe version from the drop) it comes with 20 discs (vs 10 in Classic - best two photos I could find below if helpful from amazon reviews), includes a black hard plastic handle extension (for extra leverage, not sure if it's truly needed however), and fancier looking tube - nice if giving as a gift only. The handle in the deluxe has metal rivets in them holding the two sides together for extra strength (again not sure if needed as it's all well made). Go for the classic if you feel it's fine unless you can can get the next drop here for a bit more (no tax here) for the extra discs and a possible quality improvement - see below from the manuf. Haven't tried yet however, but will soon if weather cools down to get that oven started. Update 6/8/2019: used first time, works perfectly as my previous one. Good bye Wilton cookie press..anyone wants to buy? btw, the black handle extension on this while optional is quite nice if you're older and need that extra leverage to push down. It does help. Very happy with purchase, quality made and most of all actually works unlike the Wilton which never worked from day one and only regrets not returning it within the 30 day window to BBB. [image] [image] From Marcato's website, it only says the Deluxe version "It is made of anodised aluminium for food, in 7 different colours, with steel locknuts and ABS component. The Classic version of the biscuit maker maintains the same design qualities, with simpler lines and a design that is suitable for any kitchen." https://www.marcato.it/en/product/manual_machines/biscuits Seems like it could be an overall metal difference too.