Description
Christmas is the perfect time to indulge in the warm, sweet flavors of Easy Italian Christmas Cookies. These delightful treats are not only simple to make but also bring families together in the spirit of the season. With a melt-in-your-mouth texture and the aromatic essence of vanilla and almond, these cookies are sure to become a holiday favorite. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or share them with loved ones over hot cocoa for memorable moments that last a lifetime.
Ingredients
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- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Holiday sprinkles or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla and almond extracts.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown while centers remain soft. Allow cooling slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg