Description
Delightful Italian Christmas cookies that bring festive cheer with unique flavors and colorful decorations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- Decorative sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder, then set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until slightly golden around the edges.
- Let cool on a wire rack, then drizzle with icing and sprinkle with decorations if desired.
Notes
Room temperature ingredients and optional chilling of dough for improved texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg