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Italian Christmas Cookies Recipe

Italian Christmas Cookies Recipe
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These Italian Christmas Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season. Soft, almond-flavored cookies topped with a sweet glaze and colorful nonpareils, they are sure to be a hit at any festive gathering.

Ingredients

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For the Cookies:

  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract

For the Glaze and Topping:

  • 1⅓ cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk (any fat percentage)
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons nonpareils

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs and extract: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the almond extract.
  4. Mix dry and wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
  5. Form and bake: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool on a wire rack.
  6. Make the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, almond extract, and kosher salt until smooth.
  7. Glaze and top: Dip the tops of the cooled cookies into the glaze, place back on the wire rack, and top with nonpareils before the glaze sets.
  8. Let set: Allow the glaze to firm up before serving or storing.

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Keywords: Italian Christmas Cookies, holiday baking, almond cookies, glaze, nonpareils

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