Description
Celebrate the season with these delightful Italian Christmas Cookies, boasting a rich almond flavor and colorful glaze that makes them the perfect festive treat. Easy to prepare, they embody the joy of homemade desserts for family gatherings and holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In an electric mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing in almond extract after.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined to form a soft dough.
- Chill the dough for at least one hour for better cookie shape.
- Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheet with space between each.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden, then cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract until smooth.
- Dip the tops of each cookie into the glaze and sprinkle with Christmas sprinkles.
Notes
For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
Chilling the dough is crucial for shaping the cookies correctly before baking, so do not skip this step.
Store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg