Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Italian Christmas Cookies. Soft and buttery, these treats are topped with a sweet vanilla glaze and vibrant sprinkles, making them an eye-catching addition to any holiday gathering. Perfect for sharing at Christmas parties or packaging as thoughtful gifts, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures that bakers of all skill levels can enjoy creating these delicious cookies. With a batch yielding 36 cookies, there’s plenty to go around! Whether you serve them alongside coffee or display them on a dessert table, these cookies are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla or almond extract
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 3 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- Nonpareil sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix well.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until a firm dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Shape chilled dough into 1-inch balls or swirls; space them out on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned on the bottoms.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once cooled, dip each cookie in the glaze and decorate with sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Ensure your ingredients are fresh for optimal flavor and texture. Experiment with flavor extracts like almond or lemon for variety. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.