Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these delightful Italian Cookies. These almond-flavored treats are perfect for adding a touch of green with a festive glaze and sprinkles.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3–4 tablespoons milk
Glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
- green sprinkles or green food coloring (optional for St. Patrick’s Day)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Form cookie dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk until a soft dough forms. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls.
- Bake: Place the dough balls on the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Make glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and extract. Add green food coloring if desired.
- Glaze cookies: Dip the tops of the cooled cookies into the glaze and decorate with sprinkles. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- These cookies can be flavored with lemon or orange zest for a citrus twist.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Perfect for festive platters or classroom treats.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
