Description
Traditional Italian Christmas cookies perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Colored sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the butter mixture.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Decorate with colored sprinkles.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Chill the dough for easier handling.
- Adjust the flavorings as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: italian christmas cookies, holiday cookies, festive treats