Description
Experience the festive joy of these Delightful Italian Christmas Cookies, featuring a buttery texture and vibrant flavors that embody holiday spirit in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon or orange
- Sprinkles or colored sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare Your Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and citrus zest.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until you have a smooth dough.
- Shape Your Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each ball.
- Decorate: Sprinkle colored sugar or sprinkles on top of each cookie before baking.
- Bake and Enjoy: Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. - Customize by adding almond extract or chopped nuts to enhance flavor. - Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to two weeks.