Description
These authentic Italian Christmas cookies are delightfully tender, lightly sweet, and topped with a festive glaze and sprinkles. A timeless treat perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon milk (for glaze)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- Colored sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until set but not browned. Let cool.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth. Dip cooled cookies into glaze and top with colored sprinkles. Let set before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg