Italian Christmas Cookies
Celebrate the season with these soft, tender *Italian Christmas Cookies*, a festive treat that brings a taste of tradition to your holiday table! Infused with hints of vanilla and almond extract, these bite-sized delights are pillowy on the inside with a beautiful glaze that adds just the right touch of sweetness. Topped with colorful sprinkles, they make a stunning addition to any cookie platter. This crowd-pleasing recipe is easy to make, requiring only 20 minutes of prep time, and yields an impressive 40 cookies—perfect for holiday parties or gifting. Whether you’re honoring Italian heritage or simply looking for a delightful seasonal dessert, these cookies deliver the ideal blend of flavor, texture, and holiday cheer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 4 Eggs
- 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Almond extract
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons Milk
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 0.25 cups Sprinkles
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts, ensuring everything is well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. The dough will be slightly sticky but manageable.
Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are lightly golden. The cookies will remain pale on top.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth.
Dip the tops of the cooled cookies into the glaze, letting excess drip off, and place them back on the wire rack.
Before the glaze sets, decorate each cookie with sprinkles.
Let the glaze set completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4260 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.8 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.4 g | 252% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 934 mg | 311% | |
| Sodium | 2264 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 755.0 g | 275% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 414.6 g | ||
| Protein | 70.6 g | 141% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.6 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 246 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 23.2 mg | 129% | |
| Potassium | 833 mg | 18% | |
*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.
