Our Story

Dolci Aveja is a family-owned bakery from L’Aquila, Abruzzo — crafting artisanal Italian sweets since 1977. Every cookie and nougat is handmade in small batches using the same original recipes our ancestors passed down through generations. We’ve never changed a single recipe since the beginning.

All our products are 100% made in Italy, crafted at our bakery in Abruzzo (📍Via del Mulino, 10, 67040 Cavalletto, Ocre AQ) using authentic Italian ingredients and traditional methods that follow strict Italian quality standards.

Each batch is then imported directly to the U.S. by our exclusive importer, Itrade USA LLC.

We never alter our recipes — what Italians enjoy in Italy is exactly what you receive here.

Visitors are always welcome to see our process firsthand! For group tours, please email info@dolciaveja.us

We stand for authenticity.

No preservatives, no artificial colors, no shortcuts — only clean ingredients, slow craftsmanship, and the true taste of Italy.

We never modify our products for the American market: The same sweets sold in Italian stores are the ones we import to the U.S., made only in Italy with the same recipes and ingredients.

Our cookies are premium because we never compromise on quality. From ingredients to packaging, every detail reflects our commitment to authenticity and freshness.

We bake and ship in small batches, so our cookies are never stored for months or filled with preservatives to extend shelf life. Each recipe uses more eggs, flour, almonds, or hazelnuts than sugar, and every cookie is crafted and packed by hand, not by machines.

When you open a bag of Dolci Aveja, you smell home — not a factory. We never cut corners or sacrifice quality, preserving the same honest ingredients, handmade process, and Italian tradition that have defined Dolci Aveja for five decades.

Absolutely. We use only real butter, fresh eggs, Italian almonds and hazelnuts, Italian flour, local honey, real fruit jam, and premium chocolate — never artificial substitutes.

Most of our sweets contain only 3 to 6 ingredients — simple, real ingredients you can pronounce and probably already have in your pantry.

Our cookies are not made to last in warehouses for years. They have a shelf life of 6–8 months, depending on the product. Food is meant to be enjoyed fresh — we care deeply about what we put into our bodies and always prioritize quality over quantity.

 Not at all. Our recipes are lightly sweetened — sugar is never listed as the first ingredient. Expect a balanced, delicate flavor — not the heavy sweetness typical of industrial cookies.

Yes! They’re handmade with simple, clean ingredients — the kind of treats parents feel good giving to their families.

We started this business because we wanted to give our kids the kind of sweets you would make at home, not the mass-produced kind from big corporations.

Of course! You can include a gift note at checkout, and we’ll carefully hand-pack your order using tissue paper and protective wrapping so it arrives beautifully and safely.

 (We don’t currently offer branded gift boxes, but each package is thoughtfully presented.)

Yes! We offer curated assortments and seasonal collections that change throughout the year.

 You can also create your own bundle and save up to 20% — Click here to build your bundles

Yes — digital gift cards are available so your loved ones can choose their favorite Italian sweets.

All U.S. orders ship directly from our Florida warehouse to ensure freshness and fast delivery. At the moment, we ship only within the United States.

We ship Monday through Friday. Orders placed after 12 PM EST or on weekends are processed the next business day.

Orders typically arrive within 2–5 business days, depending on your location and the shipping option selected at checkout.

Our packaging is air-sealed and protective to maintain freshness and prevent breakage. We import and store in small batches to guarantee that every order you receive is fresh.

Yes — during summer months, we use insulated packaging for products with chocolate and climate-controlled storage to prevent melting or humidity damage.

Yes — we work with UPS and USPS. You’ll receive a shipping confirmation email with your tracking number as soon as your order ships.

We accept all major credit and debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Shop Pay.

Yes — our checkout is powered by Shopify’s secure payment system and SSL encryption.

Your data is fully protected and never shared or sold to anyone.

Don’t worry — just send us an email with a photo, and we’ll replace or refund your order right away.

If your shipping address was entered correctly and your package is lost in transit, we’ll handle the replacement for you.

Simply email us at info@dolciaveja.us and we’ll take care of it.

Because we sell food products, we can’t accept returns on opened packages.

However, if something isn’t right, we’ll always make it right — satisfaction guaranteed.

We always do our best to provide our subscribers with special offers and discounts that aren’t available anywhere else and you can unsubscribe at any time.

We never share or sell your data. All transactions are processed securely through encrypted systems to protect your privacy.

You can reach us at info@dolciaveja.us — we typically reply within 24 hours, Monday to Friday.