Italian Christmas Cookies
Total Time: 1 1⁄2 hoursYield: 2 Dozen
Source: iambaker.net
Category: Cookies
Ingredients
2 cups Flour2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1⁄4 teaspoon Salt
6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (softened)
1⁄2 cup Sugar (or 100 grams)
1 3⁄4 teaspoon Almond Extract
2 whole Eggs (room temperature)
1⁄2 cup Powdered Sugar
1 tablespoon Milk
2 1⁄2 tablespoons Sprinkles
Directions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar, mixing until light and fluffy. Add 1 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract and then add eggs, one at a time, until combined, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, scraping down the sides of the bowl, as needed. Mix until the dough comes together.
- Once the dough has formed, use your hands to roll it into 1-inch balls. Place the dough balls onto the lined baking sheet, leaving 1-2 inches of space between each cookie. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Take the cookie sheet out and preheat oven to 350°F. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, milk, and 1/4 teaspoon almond extract. Whisk until the glaze is smooth and well combined. Add more milk as needed until the glaze reaches your desired consistency.
- Once the cookies are fully cooled, dip the top of each cookie into the glaze and immediately sprinkle them with sprinkles. Set aside to set completely.
