Description
Crisp on the outside, soft on the inside, these festive Italian cookies are perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a different bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, stirring until combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly and decorate with sprinkles if desired.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the bottoms turn golden.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack and prepare the icing.
- Mix powdered sugar with a small amount of water until smooth, then ice the cookies and add more sprinkles if desired.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They can be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg