Italian S Cookies

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • refrigerating time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 5 mins

  • Servings

    36 cookies

  • Calories

    100 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Italian S Cookies

Italian S cookies have a light and buttery texture, are flavored with lemon and vanilla, and are the perfect shape for dunking into a cup of coffee!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 1/4 cups (400g) all-purpose flour
  • 12 tablespoons (170g) unsalted butter cubed and room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

For egg wash (optional)

  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl whisk the eggs, lemon zest, and vanilla.
  2. In a large bowl mix together the flour, salt, baking powder, butter, and sugar until small crumbs form.
  3. Make a well in the middle of the large bowl, then add the contents of the small bowl and mix until just combined.
  4. Place the dough onto a lightly floured surface, then knead gently for a few seconds until a ball forms. Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 375f and set the rack to the middle level. Line 3-4 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Remove the dough from the fridge and divide into quarters. Take a portion of the dough and roll an approximately 1/2" thick by 5" long rope. Form an "S" shape and place it onto the baking sheet. Repeat for the remaining dough.
  7. Optional - brush the cookie with the egg yolk and water mixture and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  8. Bake for 13-18 minutes or until golden brown. Let cookies rest for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to further cool. Enjoy!

Notes

  • It is recommended to use a scale to weigh the flour since a packed cup of flour could equal as high as 170g while a fluffed and spooned cup could equal just 120g.  That is a massive variation!
  • Don't overwork the dough, just combine it gently with a few seconds of kneading or until it comes together.  Over-kneading will make tougher cookies.
  • S cookies can be saved for up to 1 week in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 100kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 14.2g (5%) Protein 1.5g (3%) Fat 4.2g (6%) Saturated Fat 2.5g (13%) Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 62mg (3%) Potassium 45mg (1%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 5.6g (11%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 100 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 100kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 14.2g 5%
Protein 1.5g 3%
Fat 4.2g 6%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 62mg 3%
Potassium 45mg 1%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 5.6g 11%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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