Ginetti Italian Puff Cookies
Delight your taste buds with Ginetti Italian Puff Cookies, a timeless old-world treat perfect for any celebration! These airy, lightly sweet cookies are infused with a hint of vanilla and topped with a delicate powdered sugar glaze, then sprinkled with festive colorful sprinkles for a whimsical finish. Crafted from simple, pantry-staple ingredients, these cookies come together effortlessly with just 20 minutes of prep time, making them ideal for both beginner and experienced bakers. Their signature puffed texture is achieved by shaping the soft dough into charming knots or rings, then baking to a pale golden perfection. Perfect for holidays, weddings, or afternoon coffee breaks, these melt-in-your-mouth Italian cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious. Plus, they store well, so you can savor their nostalgic flavor for days!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 3 Large eggs
- 0.25 cups Whole milk
- 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk (for glaze)
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 0.25 cups Sprinkles
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients using a spatula until a soft dough forms. Avoid over-mixing.
Lightly flour a clean work surface. Take small portions of the dough and roll them into ropes about 6 inches long and 1/2 inch thick. Shape each rope into a ring or knot, pressing the ends together to seal.
Place the shaped cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The cookies should remain pale on top. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.
While the cookies cool, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and thick enough to coat the cookies. Add more milk, if necessary, 1 teaspoon at a time.
Dip the tops of the cooled cookies into the glaze, letting the excess drip off. Place them back on the wire rack or parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
Immediately sprinkle with colorful sprinkles before the glaze sets. Let the glaze harden completely before serving.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4262 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.0 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.3 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 567 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 2196 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 712.6 g | 259% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 415.9 g | ||
| Protein | 58.2 g | 116% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 249 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 19.9 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 749 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
