Italian Cookies Recipe πͺ
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 1/2 | cups flour |
| 6 | eggs |
| 3 | tsp cinnamon |
| 1 | cup sugar |
| 2 | cups milk |
| 1 | cup oleo |
| 1 1/2 | tsp baking powder |
| 6 | cups powdered sugar |
| 1/2 – 1 | cup butter |
| 3 | oz oleo |
| 1 | tsp almond extract |
| 1/2 – 1 | cup nuts |
Instructions:
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Cream Oleo, Crisco, and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, combine the oleo, Crisco, and sugar until well creamed together.
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Add Eggs and Flavorings: Beat in the eggs and almond extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Then, add the cinnamon, cream, and milk, and mix until fully incorporated.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the baking powder and flour to the mixture, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Shape the Cookies: Roll small portions of the dough into long rolls, then gently flatten them to form oval shapes. Slice the flattened dough into 1/2 inch pieces.
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Arrange on Cookie Sheet: Place the sliced cookies on a prepared cookie sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced to allow for spreading while baking.
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Bake: Preheat the oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Bake the cookies until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 20 minutes.
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Prepare Glaze: While the cookies are baking, prepare the glaze by melting the butter and mixing it with powdered sugar until smooth.
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Decorate with Glaze: Once the cookies are cooled, spread the prepared glaze over the top of each cookie. Optionally, divide the glaze into small containers and add different food colorings for a decorative touch.
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Let Harden: Allow the glaze to harden completely on the cookies before storing or serving.
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Store: Once the glaze has set, transfer the cookies to airtight containers. These Italian cookies can be stored for months in a cool, dry place.
Enjoy these delightful Italian cookies as a sweet treat for any occasion! They’re perfect for sharing with family and friends or as a homemade gift from the heart. π
