Italian Christmas Cookies
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
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 2-3 tablespoons milk
– Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
6. Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool completely.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk to create a glaze. Drizzle or dip the tops of the cookies in the glaze.
9. Decorate with sprinkles while the glaze is still wet.
10. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies | Kcal: 90 kcal per cookie
