Italian Christmas Cookies
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Italian Christmas Cookies
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Traditional Italian Christmas cookies are a festive version of a classic - flavored with almond extract and covered in a simple almond glaze.
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Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract, vanilla extract, or ½ teaspoon anise extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract, or vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 3-4 tablespoons cream or milk, warmed
- Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Whisk eggs, oil, sugar, and extract in a mixing bowl. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Roll dough by tablespoonfuls into balls. Chill dough balls for at least an hour, or freeze for 15-20 minutes. Place cold dough balls on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 350°F for about 9 minutes, or till the tops are set. Bottoms will be lightly browned, but tops should still be white. Remove cookies to cooling racks and cool completely.
- For the glaze, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk till smooth, adding enough warm cream to get a thin but creamy consistency.
- Dip the tops of the cookies in the glaze, then top them with Christmas sprinkles.
Notes
- High elevation. If at higher elevations you may need to add a few extra minutes. Bake 2 test cookies and adjust the time accordingly before baking a larger batch.
- Store cookies (with or without the glaze) in an airtight container at room temperature for 5-7 days, or freeze in a freezer-safe container for 3-4 weeks.
- Store cookie dough rolled in a ball and wrapped tightly in plastic wrap for up to 4 days in the fridge. To freeze, see How to Freeze Cookie Dough.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
106kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
48mg
(1%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
20IU
(0%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 106 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 106kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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