Italian Cookies
Delicate, melt-in-your-mouth Italian Cookies, reminiscent of old-world traditions and heartwarming flavors. These cookies boast a tender, buttery crumb and a subtle vanilla aroma, perfect for pairing with a cup of coffee or a sweet ending to any meal.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
11 g
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Cholesterol
22 mg
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Fiber
0 g
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Protein
2 g
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Saturated Fat
2 g
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Sodium
47 mg
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Fat
3 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease two baking sheets. (5 minutes)
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. (2 minutes)
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract. (3 minutes)
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)
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Roll portions of the dough (about 1 tablespoon each) into small ropes. Shape each rope into a loop, gently pressing the ends together to seal. (15 minutes)
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Arrange the cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. (5 minutes)
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Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. (10 minutes)
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Remove from the oven and transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. (5 minutes)
For a richer flavor, use European-style butter with a higher fat content.
The dough can be chilled for 30 minutes before rolling to make it easier to handle.
Experiment with different extracts, such as almond or lemon, for a unique twist.
Dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar for an elegant presentation.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.7/ 5 ( 145 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
Ryder Nader
Jun 12, 2025I sprinkled some sanding sugar on top before baking for a festive touch.
Lori Reynolds
Mar 22, 2025These cookies are so easy to make and taste just like my grandma's!
Eriberto Harvey
Oct 27, 2024The dough was a bit dry for me, so I added a tablespoon of milk. They turned out perfectly!
Peyton Schiller
Mar 22, 2024Make sure not to overbake them, they get hard pretty quickly if you do so
Niko Hayes
Dec 14, 2023I added a pinch of lemon zest to the dough for a little extra flavor, and it was delicious!
Jeanette Goyette
Aug 11, 2023These are the perfect cookies to bake with kids. My little ones loved helping me shape them into loops.
Bo Welch
Feb 17, 2023These cookies are so good with coffee or tea!
Hollis Kautzerwillms
Jan 5, 2023I used salted butter instead of unsalted, and they were still amazing!