5.0 from 15 votes
Italian Cream Cookies
Elevate your cut out cookie game with these Italian Cream Cookies that have an incredible melt-in-your mouth tender texture from heavy cream!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 18 cookies
Calories: 140 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
Italian-American Fussion
Ingredients
- ½ cup +½ tablespoon butter (softened) (120 grams total if you double or triple the recipe double or triple this amount)
- 3½ tablespoons cream (heavy, whole or whipping cream)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2⅓ cups all purpose flour (at least 11% protein)
- 1 pinch salt*
*If using unsalted butter then add ¼ teaspoon of salt.
Instructions
- Beat the butter, cream, egg, vanilla and sugar until creamy 2-3 minutes. Add the flour and salt, combine.
- Form the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
- Pre-heat oven to 340F/170C. Line 1-2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into ¼ inch thick, cut out with cookie cutters.Place the cut out cookies on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Let cool on sheet 5 minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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Notes
- If the dough is too dry then add a bit more cream if too wet, then a bit more flour.
- If the dough is too dry then add a bit more cream if too wet, then a bit more flour.
- To store your cookies, place them in a container with a lid and store them in a cool dry place. I often line the container with a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture. These Italian heavy cream cookies should stay fresh for up to a week or more when stored this way.
- You can also freeze leftover cookies! Stack the cookies in an airtight container in the freezer and store for a few months, if they last that long. When ready to enjoy, just thaw and serve.
Nutrition Information
Calories
140kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.001g
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
67mg
(3%)
Potassium
27mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
283IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
0.03mg
(0%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 18cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 27mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 283IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.