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Italian Christmas Cookies: Almond Magic!

Italian Christmas Cookies: Almond Magic!

Italian Christmas Cookies: Bake these soft, cake-like treats with a delicate almond glaze. Perfect for your holiday dessert platters and gift giving.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 30
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, (softened)
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons almond extract
  • 2 large eggs, (room temperature)
  • 1 cup (125 g) confectioners' sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons whole milk
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt in a medium bowl until well combined.
  • In a stand mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add 1 ½ teaspoons of almond extract, then add the large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully combined.
  • Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet butter mixture on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  • For the glaze, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, whole milk, and ½ teaspoon of almond extract until smooth, adjusting milk for desired consistency.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake in a preheated oven (375°F / 190°C) for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool completely on a wire rack before glazing.

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
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