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Italian Christmas Cookies

Italian Christmas Cookies That Bring Holiday Cheer

These festive Italian Christmas Cookies bring joy and warmth to your holiday gatherings, delightful and versatile for all diets.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Butter Provides richness; use margarine for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness; can reduce for less sweet.
  • 2 large Eggs Acts as a binder; yolk substitute for richer cookie.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Distinct nutty flavor; replace with vanilla if needed.
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Gives structure; gluten-free blend for gluten-free.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Provides leavening; ensure freshness.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For glazing; substitute with coconut sugar.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Achieves desired consistency; plant-based for vegan.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder until well combined.
  2. Beat the butter with an electric mixer until fluffy and light, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add in the sugar, eggs, and almond extract, mixing until fully combined.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until it forms a soft dough.
  5. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the chilled dough and roll into smooth balls.
  8. Place each ball on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about an inch of space.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes until set but not browned; cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
  10. To prepare the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
  11. Dip each cooled cookie into the glaze and sprinkle decorations before the glaze sets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Allowing the dough to chill is crucial to prevent spreading. Use wax paper when stacking cookies for storage.

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