Italian Butter Cookies
Indulge in the rich, buttery decadence of Italian Butter Cookies, a classic treat that melts in your mouth with every bite. These elegant cookies are made with a delicately piped dough enriched with creamy unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and a hint of vanilla, creating a perfectly tender texture. Enhanced by a touch of cornstarch for extra softness, the cookies are beautifully shaped into rosettes, logs, or circles before being baked to golden perfection. To add a luxurious finish, each cookie is dipped in velvety dark chocolate and adorned with festive sprinkles, making them as delightful to look at as they are to eat. Ready in under an hour, these versatile cookies are perfect for holiday celebrations, gifting, or simply savoring with an afternoon espresso. For a taste of authentic Italian baking, these butter cookies are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 230 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams powdered sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large egg yolks
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 50 grams cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 100 grams dark chocolate
- 50 grams sprinkles
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and egg yolks to the butter mixture, mixing until well incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a smooth dough forms.
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large star or round tip.
Pipe the dough onto the prepared baking trays into 2-3 inch long logs, circles, or rosettes, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool completely on the trays.
While the cookies cool, melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water or in the microwave in short intervals, stirring frequently.
Once the cookies are cool, dip one end of each cookie into the melted chocolate, then transfer to a wire rack or parchment paper. Garnish the chocolate-dipped ends with sprinkles, if desired.
Allow the chocolate to set completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
169 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.8 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 23 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 36 mg | 1% | |
*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.
