Description
This Italian Christmas Cookies Recipe is a Holiday must have! Soft, cake-like cookies flavored with anise and topped with a sweet glaze and festive sprinkles. Perfect for holiday baking!
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp anise extract (or vanilla, almond, or lemon)
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp milk
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp anise extract
- Festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and extract, then mix in dry ingredients and milk. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Shape and Bake: Roll dough into balls, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes. Cool completely.
- Decorate: Dip cookies in glaze, top with sprinkles, and let set.
Notes
Add a splash of lemon juice to the glaze for extra zing.
For a gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Store in an airtight container to keep them soft and fresh.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 1g