Description
Irresistible Italian Cookies are light and airy treats infused with almond and vanilla flavors, topped with sweet icing. Perfect for any gathering or cozy afternoon snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Extracts: Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla and almond extracts.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Prepare for Baking: Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges but soft in the center. Let cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Make Icing: In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Serve and Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg