Italian Christmas Cookies
User Reviews
4.4
15 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
24 Cookies
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Calories
244 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
Italian, Italian-American Fussion
Italian Christmas Cookies
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Italian Christmas Cookies are soft, buttery, fluffy and melt in your mouth delicious. Flavored with a hint of vanilla and a sweet glaze, these tasty treats are a perfect holiday treat. Take them to your next cookie exchange, party or just for a fun occasion!
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Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta drained for about an hour
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Almond Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-4 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- Christmas sprinkles for topping
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Add 1 cup unsalted butter and 2 cups granulated sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add 2 large eggs, 1 cup whole milk ricotta1 tablespoon vanilla extract, and ¼ teaspoon almond extract and mix until fully incorporated.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup whole milk ricotta4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt before slowly adding to the sugar mixture until all the flour is fully incorporated.
- Scoop teaspoons of dough and roll them into uniform balls before placing them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between them.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes before removing from the oven. Let the cookies cool on the pan for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
Almond Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk 1 cup powdered sugar, 2-4 tablespoons milk, and ½ teaspoon almond extract together until smooth.
- Dip the tops of the cookies in the glaze and immediately sprinkle with Christmas sprinkles. Set the cookies aside until the glaze has dried before serving.
Notes
- Originally Posted on November 30, 2020
- Updated on December 14, 2023
Nutrition Information
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Calories
244kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
66mg
(3%)
Potassium
67mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
258IU
(5%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 67mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 258IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.4
15 reviews
Good
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