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🍪✨ Italian Christmas Cookies


  • Author: Stacy FIECHTER

Description

A classic holiday treat bursting with almond, vanilla, and citrus flavors, these Italian Christmas cookies are tender, festive, and perfect for celebrating the season.


Ingredients

• All-purpose flour
• Butter
• Granulated sugar
• Eggs
• Almond extract
• Vanilla extract
• Lemon zest
• Orange zest
• Salt
• Powdered sugar
• Milk
• Sprinkles (optional)


Instructions

1️⃣ Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually add eggs, mixing until fully combined.
2️⃣ Fold in almond extract, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and orange zest for that signature holiday flavor.
3️⃣ Sift in flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. Chill the dough for at least an hour.
4️⃣ Shape the dough into desired cookie shapes and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5️⃣ Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) until cookies are lightly golden. Allow them to cool.
6️⃣ Prepare a glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk and a splash of almond extract or citrus juice.
7️⃣ Dip the cooled cookies into the glaze, then decorate with sprinkles before the glaze sets.
8️⃣ Let the glaze harden fully before serving or storing.

Enjoy these cookies with coffee, tea, or a glass of holiday cheer! 🎄