Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Easy Italian Christmas Cookies, a delightful treat that brings warmth and joy to your holiday gatherings. With their sweet aroma and vibrant colors, these cookies are perfect for sharing with family and friends. Quick to prepare and customizable, they’re sure to become a cherished holiday tradition.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop dough onto lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg