Italian Christmas Cookies
Italian Christmas Cookies are a favorite on every holiday dessert tray! They are buttery, flavorful little bites covered in an irresistible glaze. They only require a few ingredients and an entire batch is made in less than an hour!
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Servings: 35 cookies
Calories: 125kcal
Ingredients
COOKIES
- 3/4 cup salted butter softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- Sprinkles optional
GLAZE
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp milk
Instructions
MAKE THE COOKIES
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer), combine the butter, sugars, eggs and vanilla and beat on medium speed until creamy and free of lumps.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix well. Gradually add to the butter mixture and beat on medium speed until just combined.
- Place tablespoon-size chunks of batter 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are very lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
MAKE THE GLAZE
- Using a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer), powdered sugar and milk. Mix on medium speed until glaze is free of lumps. Dunk the tops of the cookies into the glaze and place back on baking sheets or on a serving plate. Top with sprinkles, if desired.
Notes
This is the perfect edible gift recipe this holiday season! Sprinkle festive sprinkles over the top and place them in a transparent gift bag with a festive bow.
If you desire that anise flavoring that some recipes include, add 1/2 teaspoon anise extract along with the rest of the wet ingredients.
These cookies cook quickly! My oven produces the perfect cookie in just 8 minutes. When you peek in, they may not appear to be fully baked. If you see a very slightly golden tint around the bottom edge of the cookies, pull them out! When you flip a cookie over you will see a golden brown ring on the bottom sides of the cookies.
Store these in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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