Description
These Italian Christmas Cookies are infused with almond extract, featuring a tender, cake-like texture and colorful sprinkles, making them the perfect festive treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
- Beat butter and sugar in an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in almond extract.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- Form dough into one-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden and cool on a wire rack.
- Mix powdered sugar, almond extract, and milk for glaze.
- Dip cooled cookies in glaze and sprinkle with holiday decorations.
Notes
For gluten-free cookies, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Ensure butter is softened but not melted for optimal texture.
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg