Italian Easter Cookies Recipe
These Italian Easter Cookies are a delightful treat to celebrate the holiday season. Soft, tender, and adorned with a sweet glaze and colorful sprinkles, these cookies are a festive addition to any gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- pastel-colored sprinkles (for garnish)
Glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking sheet: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, then mix in milk and extracts. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and bake: Roll dough into ropes, shape into loops or twists, and place on baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Make the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Glaze the cookies: Dip the cooled cookies in the glaze, then add sprinkles. Allow to set before serving.
Notes
- You can shape these cookies into knots, twists, or rings.
- Almond extract can be substituted with lemon or anise extract for different flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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