Italian Wedding Cookies
Italian Wedding Cookies are a delightful treat that brings the warmth of Italian tradition to your dessert table. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and sweet almond flavor, these cookies are rolled in powdered sugar, resembling little snowballs of joy. Ideal for sharing at festive gatherings or enjoying with your favorite coffee, they are sure to become a favorite among family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar, plus more for coating
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 cup ground almonds
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Gradually mix in the flour, ground almonds, vanilla extract, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden on the bottoms; the tops should remain pale.
- Let cool slightly before rolling each cookie in additional powdered sugar until fully coated. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg