Italian Easter Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp milk
Colored sugar for decoration
12 hard-boiled eggs optional, for decorating
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350F 175C. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until a dough forms.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls and shape into rings or braids. If using hard-boiled eggs, place an egg in the center of each dough ring.
Place cookies on prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Sprinkle with colored sugar for decoration.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are lightly golden.
Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
These sweet, festive cookies are a classic Italian treat for Easter celebrations!
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