Italian Cookies

Italian Cookies
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    36 People
  • VIEWS
    435

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.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    11 g
  • Cholesterol
    22 mg
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    47 mg
  • Fat
    3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease two baking sheets. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 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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Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 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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Recipe View Arrange the cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 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.

Curt Hilpert

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 145 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Ryder Nader

    I sprinkled some sanding sugar on top before baking for a festive touch.

  • Lori Reynolds

    These cookies are so easy to make and taste just like my grandma's!

  • Eriberto Harvey

    The dough was a bit dry for me, so I added a tablespoon of milk. They turned out perfectly!

  • Peyton Schiller

    Make sure not to overbake them, they get hard pretty quickly if you do so

  • Niko Hayes

    I added a pinch of lemon zest to the dough for a little extra flavor, and it was delicious!

  • Jeanette Goyette

    These are the perfect cookies to bake with kids. My little ones loved helping me shape them into loops.

  • Bo Welch

    These cookies are so good with coffee or tea!

  • Hollis Kautzerwillms

    I used salted butter instead of unsalted, and they were still amazing!

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