Description
Delightful Italian Easter Cookies featuring a soft, chewy texture topped with a sweet glaze and colorful sprinkles, perfect for festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for glaze)
- Colorful sprinkles (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by incorporating the vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are a light golden brown.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and top with colorful sprinkles.
- Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
Make-ahead by preparing the dough a day in advance. Chilling helps enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg