Italian Cookies
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Italian Cookies
Description
This Italian Cookies recipe starts with a dough made from softened butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla and almond extracts, flour, and baking powder. The dough is portioned into smooth balls that are chilled before baking to help maintain shape and minimize cracking. Baking results in lightly browned edges and a tender center.
Once cooled, the cookies are dipped in a vanilla and almond flavored frosting made from powdered sugar, cream, and extracts, then decorated with rainbow sprinkles for added texture and color. The frosting sets as the cookies rest, adding a sweet coating without overwhelming their delicate crumb.
This type of cookie is suitable as a dessert or festive treat, easily shared and enjoyed at gatherings or with tea or coffee.
Notes advise using damp hands to shape dough balls evenly and recommend consistent sizing for uniform baking. Ensuring smooth dough balls helps reduce cracking during baking.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup Rainbow sprinkles
For the frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream can also use milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or nonstick silicone baking mats.
- Place the butter and sugar in the bowl of a mixer, then beat for 2-3 minutes or until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract and almond extract. Beat until smooth.
- Add the flour and baking powder to the bowl. Beat until just combined.
- Use lightly damp hands to roll 2 tablespoons of dough into a smooth ball. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Place the cookies 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
- Place the sheets of cookies in the freezer to chill for 20 minutes.
- Bake each pan of cookies for 9-11 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.
- Transfer the cookies to a rack and cool completely.
- For the frosting, place the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract and cream in a bowl, then whisk until smooth.
- Dip the top of each cookie into the frosting, then add the sprinkles on top of the cookies.
- Let the cookies sit for 1 hour for the frosting to harden, then serve.
Notes
- Use slightly damp hands when shaping dough balls to prevent cracking during baking.
- Consistent cookie size with a cookie scoop or spoon ensures even baking.
- Smooth dough balls reduce surface cracking for an even texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 18Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 58mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 234IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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