Italian Christmas Cookies: Easy Recipes for Festive Joy
Delight in the festive spirit with these easy Italian Christmas cookie recipes that bring joy to your holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt, then gradually add to the creamed mixture.
- Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on wire racks.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, decorate with icing and sprinkles.
- Make sure to fully chill the dough if it’s too sticky to handle.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg