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Italian Christmas Cookies

These delightful Italian Christmas Cookies are a sweet indulgence with a buttery texture, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 30 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 medium eggs 4 medium eggs (approximately 240 ml)
  • 200 g 200 g granulated sugar (1 cup)
  • 115 g 115 g unsalted butter, at room temperature (1/2 cup)
  • 10 ml 10 ml vanilla extract (2 teaspoons)
  • 440 g 440 g type 00 flour (3 1/2 cups) Can substitute with all-purpose flour if needed.
  • 20 g 20 g baking powder (1 1/2 teaspoons)
  • 250 g 250 g powdered sugar (2 cups)
  • 2.5 ml 2.5 ml vanilla extract (1/2 teaspoon)
  • 45 ml 45 ml milk (3 tablespoons)
  • Sprinkles, as needed Any type of sprinkles can be used for decoration.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Sift flour with baking powder in a bowl.
  2. Beat butter, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition.
  4. Gradually mix in the flour until a dough forms.
  5. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Shape dough into 25 g balls or roll into 15 cm ropes.
  3. Place on the baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes.
Glazing
  1. For the glaze, combine powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk in a bowl until smooth.
  2. Dip cooled cookies in the glaze and sprinkle with colorful sprinkles before the glaze sets.

Notes

Italian Christmas Cookies are best served alongside a warm cup of coffee or tea. They can be packaged in decorative boxes or bags for holiday gift-giving.