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Italian Butter Cookies

A buttery simple Italian Cookie. These Italian Butter Cookies are perfect anytime. Serve them as a holiday cookie or with tea or coffee in the afternoon.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chilling Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 35 cookies
Calories: 92 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour*
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup butter (softened)**
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
*If the dough is too soft then add a tablespoon or two of flour to firm it up. It should be soft and firm but not loose.
**Be sure to use a good quality butter, apparently this year 2022, store brand butter quality is not what it used to be. Less fat could mean a dry not so tasty cookie.

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl sift the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl on medium speed beat the butter and sugar until creamy approximately 3 minutes, then add the egg and vanilla and combine. Add the sifted flour mixture a little at a time until combined.
  3. Place the dough on a lightly floured flat surface and gently form into a ball (do not over knead). Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for one hour.
  4. Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Place the dough on a lightly floured flat surface and roll (you can use half the dough at a time) to a little thicker then 1/8 inch thick. Place on cookie sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges or lightly golden. Let cool 5-8 minutes then move to cookie rack to cool completely, before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

  • I used mini cookie cutters which are about 1 inch so if you use a standard size you'll probably get about 12-15 cookies
  • The dough can also be formed into a log, wrapped in plastic and refrigerated. Then just slice and bake.

Nutrition Information

Calories 92kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 9.85g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5.49g (8%) Saturated Fat 3.39g (17%) Cholesterol 19.97mg (7%) Sodium 50.07mg (2%) Potassium 28.75mg (1%) Fiber 0.19g (1%) Sugar 4.32g (9%) Vitamin A 170.83IU (3%) Calcium 10.96mg (1%) Iron 0.37mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 35cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 92

% Daily Value*

Calories 92kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 9.85g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5.49g 8%
Saturated Fat 3.39g 17%
Cholesterol 19.97mg 7%
Sodium 50.07mg 2%
Potassium 28.75mg 1%
Fiber 0.19g 1%
Sugar 4.32g 9%
Vitamin A 170.83IU 3%
Calcium 10.96mg 1%
Iron 0.37mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.