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Italian Cookies Recipe


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  • Author: Emily Carter
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These soft and fluffy Italian cookies are the perfect balance of sweetness and texture, topped with a smooth vanilla icing and colorful sprinkles. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast treat, easy dessert, or festive holiday cookies, this easy recipe fits all occasions. Perfect for breakfast ideas, snack time, or elegant dinner ideas.


Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter softened

2 large eggs

1/4 cup milk

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

2 tablespoons lemon juice or milk

1/4 cup sprinkles


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add vanilla.

5. Mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk.

6. Roll dough into balls and place on baking sheet.

7. Bake 10–12 minutes until lightly golden on bottom.

8. Cool completely on rack.

9. Mix icing ingredients until smooth.

10. Dip cookies and add sprinkles.

11. Let icing set before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best texture.

Avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft.

Adjust icing consistency as needed with sugar or liquid.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 140
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 45mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg