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Traditional Italian Breakfast Cookies
A fast & easy cookie recipe, crunchy on outside and soft inside. Perfect for breakfast or snack.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 21 cookies
Calories: 114 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups + 1 tablespoon all purpose flour (290 grams total)
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup milk whole or 2% (room temperature)
- ¼ cup vegetable oil (I usually use sunflower or corn oil)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
EXTRAS
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (more or less) for rolling
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, salt and baking powder.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer with the flat beaters, beat together the egg and sugar until light and frothy approximately 2-3 minutes. Add the milk, oil and vanilla, beat well.
- Add dry ingredients a little at a time and mix with a wooden spoon or spatula (do not beat).
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured flat surface and knead gently until combined. Dough will be slightly sticky so don't over flour.
- Remove pieces of dough to form into oblong shapes (approximately 2-2½" x ¾" - 6½ x 2 cm) roll them in granulated sugar and place on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for approximately 10-15 minutes. Enjoy!
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Notes
- The cookies should be stored in an airtight container, they will keep at room temperature for up to 5-6 days.
- To freeze the cookies, place the completely cooled cookies in a freezer bag or container, they will keep for up to three months in the freezer. They can be thawed on the counter.
Nutrition Information
Calories
114kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
7mg
(0%)
Potassium
61mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
18IU
(0%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 21cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 18IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.