Italian Christmas Cookies
These Italian Christmas Cookies are soft, delicate, and topped with a simple glaze and festive sprinkles. Perfect for adding holiday cheer to your dessert table!
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons milk
Sprinkles for decoration
Directions:
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350F 175C.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Make the Dough:
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Shape and Bake:
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Glaze and Decorate:
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
Dip the top of each cooled cookie into the glaze, then add sprinkles on top.
Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Nutritional Information:
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 27 minutes
Kcal: Approx. 120 kcal per cookie Servings: 24 cookies
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