Delightful Italian Christmas Cookies
Delightful Italian Christmas Cookies are a festive treat filled with the warm flavors of almond and buttery goodness. These colorful, sprinkle-topped delights not only evoke cherished holiday memories but are also easy to prepare, making them perfect for sharing with family and friends or enjoying solo while cozying up with holiday films. With their soft centers and golden edges, these cookies will bring joy to your celebrations!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in almond extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; gradually combine with wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Drop tablespoon-sized mounds onto prepared sheets; decorate each cookie with colorful sprinkles if desired.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers remain soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg