Description
These Italian Easter Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season. Soft, sweet, and glazed to perfection, these cookies are a must-have for any festive gathering.
Ingredients
Dough:
3½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup unsalted butter (softened), 4 large eggs, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional), 2 tablespoons milk
For Glaze:
1½ cups powdered sugar, 2–3 tablespoons milk, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, multicolored sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and flavorings: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and almond extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and bake: Roll dough into 1-inch balls or ropes and shape into rings or twists. Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Make glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Glaze and decorate: Dip cooled cookies into the glaze, top with sprinkles, and let dry before storing.
Notes
- You can tint the glaze with pastel food coloring for a festive touch.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
