Best 9 Anginettes Italian Lemon Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of Italian confectionery, the "anginetti" or "Italian lemon cookies" stands as a testament to the culinary craftsmanship that has been passed down through generations. These exquisite treats are characterized by their delicate crumb, tangy lemon zest, and a touch of anise that adds an alluring depth of flavor. Experience the magic of these classic Italian cookies as we embark on a journey to discover the best recipe that will transform your kitchen into a patisserie of delectable delights.

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ANGINETTI (ITALIAN LEMON DROP COOKIES)



Anginetti (Italian Lemon Drop Cookies) image

Like most Italian cookies, these lemon drop cookies aren't too sweet. The perfect summer-time treat or a great addition to your holiday cookie tray!

Provided by Kim D.

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon lemon extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • For cookies, cream together sugar and shortening.
  • Add eggs and lemon extract and beat well.
  • Add flour, baking powder and salt; Mix well.
  • The dough should be soft and sticky.
  • With a small cookie scoop, drop dough onto a slightly greased cookie sheet or baking stone, spacing them about 2-inches apart.
  • Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until firm and lightly brown.
  • Remove cookies from cookie sheet and allow to cool completely on wire racks.
  • For frosting, combine confectioners' sugar, water and lemon extract and mix until smooth.
  • Frost the tops of each cookie with a metal spatula.
  • Allow cookies to dry before stacking.
  • Store in an airtight container.
  • ~NOTE~If you want to freeze the cookies, freeze unfrosted and frost once thawed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.4, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 23.2, Sodium 44.3, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 18.9, Protein 1.9

ITALIAN LEMON COOKIES (ANGINETTI)



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This recipe is an Italian recipe for Italian lemon cookies. Use them for any holiday such as Christmas, Easter or weddings!

Provided by Simple Italian Cooking Blog

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 eggs
1 Cup milk
2 Cups butter
2 Cups sugar
1 tsp baking soda
6 tsp baking powder
2 Tbsp pure lemon extract
7 Cups Flour (this is never exact, you may need a little less or a little more)
4 Cups Confectioners sugar ((approx - we really don't measure))
1/4 cup water
1 tsp pure lemon extract ((more or less to taste))
sprinkles (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F
  • Beat eggs in large bowl
  • Add milk, butter, and sugar then beat till blended
  • Add baking soda, baking powder and lemon and beat till blended
  • Gradually add in flour and blend until a cookie dough is smooth and slightly sticky
  • Drop onto cookie sheet into cookie size and bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes, making sure not to brown them.
  • Let cool and frost when fully cooled.

ANGINETTI, ITALIAN LEMON KNOT COOKIES



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A traditional Italian cookie served at holidays and special occasions.

Provided by Marie

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 cups of all purpose, unbleached flour
5 teaspoons of baking powder
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
one and one half cups of melted butter that has cooled down, not hot. Or you can use a vegetable shortening of your choice
1 cup of milk
a pinch of salt
zest of 1 lemon for cookie and zest of 1 lemon for icing
1 1oz. bottle of lemon extract
sprinkles of your choice

Steps:

  • If you prefer, dough can be made the day before which makes it nice and chilled to work with, or you can start scooping them right after you make the dough but probably you will have to chill it for a while as you're making the cookies and the dough stays out. I sometimes stick it in the freezer for a few minutes to get it to firm up again.
  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until fluffy, add eggs one at a time, then the extract and zest.
  • In a smaller bowl whisk the flour, salt and baking powder, then slowly add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk, you might not have to use all the milk.
  • When everything is incorporated, let the dough rest for 5 minutes or wrap and chill overnight.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. and place cookies on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • To form the knots I like to use a cookie scoop so all will be similar in size, then take the scoop of dough and roll it into a log about 5 or 6 inches, it's the length of a bench scraper, that's how I measure mine.
  • Then take one side of the log and spiral it into a circle, you can tuck the other end down or up, it doesn't matter.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes according to your oven, mine took exactly 12 minutes, you want the underneath to be golden brown, not dark brown.
  • Cool on racks.
  • LIMONCELLO ICING
  • One and one half cups of powdered sugar
  • Five tablespoons of limoncello Liqueur
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • TRADITIONAL LEMON ICING
  • One and one half cups of powdered sugar
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • One half teaspoon of lemon extract
  • and lemon juice to get the right consistency.
  • I always taste my icing to make sure it has the right amount of lemon, you can always add more, and I also like to brush my icing on instead of dipping., personal preference.
  • After frosting immediately put your sprinkles on and then let the whole cookie dry for about an hour.
  • You can keep them in tins with wax paper in between, or you can freeze them in an airtight container right after they bake and cool down, then frost them a day or two ahead before you'll be eating them.

ANGINETTI



Anginetti image

These glazed lemon knots hail from Southern Italy, but are beloved all over the world. Light and pillowy, they exist on the fine line between cake and cookie.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield 3 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 tablespoons olive oil
Zest and juice of 2 lemons
3 large eggs
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for dusting
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar, or more as needed

Steps:

  • With a mixer, combine the granulated sugar, butter, olive oil and lemon zest . Add the eggs, one at a time, and continue to beat for 1 minute.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt, and mix into the lemon mixture until a soft dough forms. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • Divide the dough into thirds. Cut each third in half, then repeat. (You should have 12 small pieces of dough.)
  • On a surface lightly dusted with flour, roll each piece out into a 1/2-inch-thick log, then cut each into 3 pieces. Coil each piece into a small bun shape, bringing the end up over the top and pinching to seal. (Don't worry if they look funny; the glaze will cover any screw-ups.) Repeat with all the pieces, then arrange on the prepared cookie sheets at least 3 inches apart.
  • Bake in batches, rotating the pans halfway through, 18 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • Place the confectioners' sugar in a small bowl and break up any large clumps with a whisk. Add the juice of 1/2 a lemon and whisk until a smooth glaze forms (if the glaze is too thick, add a bit more lemon juice; if it is too thin, add a bit more sugar).
  • Dip the tops of each cookie into the glaze and allow the excess to drip back into the bowl. Place on a wire rack to dry, then store in an airtight container. Cookies will keep for 5 days at room temperature, or 3 weeks frozen.

ITALIAN LEMON COOKIES (ANGINETTI) RECIPE



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Provided by á-2128

Number Of Ingredients 12

COOKIE
1 ⁄2 cup sugar
1 ⁄4 cup vegetable shortening
3 large eggs
1 1⁄2 teaspoons lemon extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
1 ⁄8 teaspoon salt
FROSTING
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 ⁄4 cup water
1 teaspoon lemon extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. For cookies, cream together sugar and shortening. Add eggs and lemon extract and beat well. Add flour, baking powder and salt; Mix well. The dough should be soft and sticky. Wrap dough in saran wrap and refrigerate for about an hour so that you can work with it easier. Create a small ball in your hand of dough and then roll into a log shape. Place in a coil on a cookie sheet, spacing them about 2-inches apart. Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until firm and lightly brown on the bottom. Remove cookies from cookie sheet and allow to cool completely on wire racks. For frosting, dip the tops of each cookie into the frosting. Allow cookies to dry before stacking. Store in an airtight container. ~NOTE~If you want to freeze the cookies, freeze unfrosted and frost once thawed. Makes 24 cookies

ITALIAN ANISETTE COOKIES



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Old Italian recipe.

Provided by Heather

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
½ cup milk
2 eggs
1 tablespoon baking powder
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon anise extract
1 teaspoon anise extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons hot water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder and white sugar. Make a well in the center and add oil, milk, 1 tablespoon anise extract, and eggs. Mix together until dough is sticky.
  • Oil fingers and pinch off dough in 1 inch pieces. Roll into a ball and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet, 1 inch apart, flatten top slightly. Bake for 8 minutes. Dip cookies in Icing while warm.
  • To Make Icing: Blend in 1 teaspoon anise extract and enough hot water to 1 cup confectioner's sugar to form a smooth icing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 21.2 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 92.5 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

ANGINETTES RECIPE - (3.3/5)



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Provided by KimberlySeverino

Number Of Ingredients 17

Wet:
● 3 eggs
● 1/2 cup orange juice
● 1/2 cup vegetable oil
● 1 tsp anise extract
● 1/2 tsp lemon zest
● 2 tbsp. ricotta (if you have any)
Dry:
● 3 cups flour
● 2 tsp baking powder
● 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
● 1/4 cup sugar
Frosting:
● 2 cups confectioners' sugar
● 1/4 cup milk
● 1 tsp anise extract
● Lemon zest to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Combine wet and dry ingredients separately 2. Next, mix both in one brown until it makes one ball of dough 3. Spoon onto baking sheet (tsp) 4. Bake at 350*F for 12 minutes or until bottom of cookie is golden brown 5. Mix frosting ingredients together 6. Apply frosting with a tsp. Frost 8-10 cookies then apply sprinkles

ANGINETTES



Anginettes image

A delicious soft, cake-like citrus cookie typically made at Christmas time. Goes great with a cup of tea!

Provided by Katy

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Orange Dessert Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup margarine
½ cup white sugar
3 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ orange, juiced
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons milk
¼ cup sprinkles or colored sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and orange juice. Sift together the flour, baking powder and baking soda; stir into the orange mixture. The consistency will be thick and sticky. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Cool on wire racks.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and milk until smooth. Dip the tops of cooled cookies into the icing, then into sprinkles. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 11.7 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 61 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

ANGINETTES OR ORANGE JUICE COOKIES



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Small, light delicious, easy to make cookie. You can make two ways, either with anisette extract or lemon extract, depends upon your preference. Note: this is a dry type cookies, but delicious

Provided by tacflynn

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 30-40 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup Crisco
2 eggs
1 teaspoon lemon extract (your preference) or 1 teaspoon anise extract (your preference)
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon lemon extract (your preference) or 1 teaspoon anise extract (your preference)
candy sprinkles, for shaking over cookies

Steps:

  • Cream crisco and sugar until well blended, add eggs, mix well, then the extract & orange juice,blend in, then add the baking powder and baking soda, mixing well, finally adding the flour mixing well. Bake at 450 degrees. Preheat oven prior to baking. Bake for 5-6 minutes. Can leave in a minute longer for a very slightly browned cookie. Do Not Overbake, or they will be no good, as this is not a moist type of cookie.
  • Drop by teaspoonful fairly closely set, as they do not really expand out. Depending upon "your teaspoonful size" you will get several dozen of these. Or you can roll pscs. into small logs and then spiral.
  • Glaze:.
  • Melt the butter in medium pan, adding all the other ingredients, whisking until sugar melts and it is heated through. Consistency should not be too loose nor too thick, should coat cookie evenly without a great deal of dripping. You can add additional small amounts of confectioners sugar if necessary to thicken a bit more.
  • Apply glaze with spoon or dipping into the pan, and immediately sprinkle with the colored sprinkles. Let Dry.
  • Note: I have on many occasions added an extra teaspoon of extract and a tad bit more of orange juice to both the cookie mix and the glaze for extra flavor. Hope you enjoy this little bit of Italian flavor!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.4, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 65.7, Carbohydrate 31.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 21.1, Protein 1.8

Tips:

- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. - If you don't have a microplane, you can use a fine grater to zest the lemons. - Be sure to cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help the cookies to be chewy. - Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing can make the cookies tough. - Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies to hold their shape. - Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make the cookies dry. - Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

These Italian Lemon Cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients and can be decorated with a variety of toppings, such as sprinkles, chopped nuts, or citrus zest. These cookies are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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