Description
Soft, cakey, and topped with a delicate glaze and sprinkles, these Italian Christmas Cookies are a festive treat perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 4 Large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar (for glaze)
- 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice or Milk (for glaze)
- Colorful Sprinkles (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and milk.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Assemble the Dish: Roll dough into balls or knots. Place them on baking sheets, spaced 1 inch apart.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden.
- Finishing Touches: Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice or milk to make glaze. Dip cooled cookies and top with sprinkles.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let glaze set before serving or storing.
Notes
- Chill dough if it becomes too sticky to handle.
- Use different extracts for unique flavors like almond or anise.
- Let glaze set fully before stacking cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg