Irresistibly Sweet Traditional Italian Christmas Cookies Recipe
Delight in these Traditional Italian Christmas Cookies, perfect for festive gatherings and family traditions.
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Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- electric mixer
- measuring cups
- Parchment Paper
- baking sheet
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 2 large Eggs can substitute with flaxseed meal for vegan
- 1 cup Sugar brown sugar can add depth of flavor
- 1 teaspoon Almond Extract or vanilla extract
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour spoon into measuring cups
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder for fluffiness
For the Glaze
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk adjust for thickness
Instructions
How to Make
- Prepare Ingredients: Measure flour and baking powder, combine in a bowl, and set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat unsalted butter until fluffy, then mix in eggs, sugar, and almond extract until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually mix flour mixture into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Chill Dough: Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop dough into balls, placing them on a parchment-lined sheet spaced 1 inch apart.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Cool: Allow to cool on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Prepare Glaze: Mix powdered sugar and milk until thick but pourable, stir in almond extract.
- Glaze Cookies: Dip cooled cookies into the glaze and top with sprinkles while wet.
Notes
Chill time is crucial for flavor and consistency. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 20mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg