Description
These Italian Christmas Cookies are a delightful holiday treat with a hint of almond and vanilla, topped with colorful sprinkles. Perfect for festive baking and sharing with loved ones!
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Icing:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
- Colorful sprinkles (nonpareils)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and extracts: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients to form a dough.
- Form and bake: Roll dough into balls, place on baking sheet, and bake for 8–10 minutes until golden.
- Make icing: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and extract. Dip cooled cookies in icing and add sprinkles. Let set before serving.
Notes
- You can adjust the almond extract or try lemon extract for a different flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
