Best 7 Anginetti Italian Lemon Drop Cookies Recipes

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Anginetti Italian Lemon Drop Cookies are delightful treats infused with the vibrant flavors of citrus. These quintessential cookies originated in the charming villages of Southern Italy and have become a beloved tradition, enjoyed by families and communities during festive occasions. Their delicate texture and irresistible taste are sure to leave a lasting impression on your palate. With a few simple ingredients and a touch of culinary magic, you can recreate these delightful confections in your own kitchen, capturing the essence of Italy's culinary heritage.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ANGINETTI (ITALIAN LEMON DROP COOKIES)



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Anginetti - Italian Lemon Drop Cookies are a classic Italian light, cake-like lemon cookie that is frosted with a just as light lemon icing.

Provided by Sandra

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

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 confectioner's sugar
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon lemon extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • 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 lightly greased cookie sheet or baking stone, spacing them about 2-inches apart.
  • Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until firm and lightly brown on the bottom.
  • Remove cookies from cookie sheet and allow to cool completely on wire racks.
  • Combine confectioners' sugar, water, and lemon extract and mix until smooth to make the icing.
  • 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 139 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 21 mg, Sugar 19 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Fiber 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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.

LEMON DROP COOKIES - ANGINETTI



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Lemon Drop Cookies or Anginetti are the perfect cookies for all holidays and all special occasions.

Provided by rossella rago

Yield 2 Dozen(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

00 or all purpose flour
baking powder
salt
granulated sugar
vegetable shortening
large eggs, room temperature
heavy cream or whole milk
zest and juice of 1 lemon
lemon extract
confectioners sugar
limoncello liqueur
lemon extract

Steps:

  • SHOP Nonna's Lemon Drop Cookies HERE! To make the cookies: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In another bowl combine the sugar and shortening. Beat with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Beat in the cream, zest, juice and extract. Add in the dry ingredients and beat on low speed until just absorbed. Do not over mix. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough at a time and roll the dough into a ball between your hands. Roll the ball into a 3 inch log and place the cookies 2 inches apart on the parchment lined baking sheets. Bake for 15 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly browned. Cool completely before glazing. To make the glaze: In a bowl whisk together the Confectioners Sugar, limoncello and lemon extract until smooth. Dip the tops of the cookies in the glaze. Dry on a wire rack.

ITALIAN LEMON DROP COOKIES {ANGINETTI}



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Italian Lemon Drop Cookies {Anginetti} are a fresh, bright cookie recipe for spring with just the right amount of lemon flavor. The perfect Italian dessert!

Provided by Ashley

Categories     Dessert

Time 28m

Yield about 2.5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup vegetable or canola oil
½ cup sugar
½ cup milk
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 tablespoon baking powder
3 cups flour
¼ cup butter, melted
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoons lemon extract
yellow food coloring (enough to achieve the shade of yellow you desire)
zest from half a lemon, for garnish

Steps:

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer or hand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together oil, sugar, milk, eggs, and extract until well combined.
  • Whisk together the baking powder and flour and add to wet ingredients; mix until just combined. The dough will be soft and sticky.
  • Using a cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough onto parchment paper or silicone mat lined baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350F for 8-10 minutes. Let rest for two minutes and then remove from baking sheet to let cool completely.
  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Add as much food coloring as needed to achieve desired yellow color (I use about 5 drops).
  • Frost the completely cooled cookies.
  • Let the icing dry and harden before storing if you're not serving them right away. Store in an airtight container between layers of wax paper. If freezing, freeze before frosting. Enjoy!

ANGINETTI (ITALIAN LEMON DROP COOKIES)



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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

ANGINETTI (ITALIAN LEMON DROP COOKIES) RECIPE - (4.1/5)



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Provided by á-2825

Number Of Ingredients 13

icing:
1/2 cup white sugar
6 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon butter
3 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper. 2. In a mixing bowl beat sugar, vanilla, lemon peel and 6 tablespoons of butter with an electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue to beat for 1 minute. 3. Stir in flour and baking powder (will be a soft, sticky dough). 4. Drop by heaping teaspoon onto parchment paper-lined cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart. 5. Bake about 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. 6. Meanwhile, prepare icing by melting 1 tablespoon of butter over low heat. Add sugar, water, lemon juice and vanilla and whisk until sugar melts and mixture is heated through. Thin with more water if icing is too thick to brush. 7. Remove cookies from oven and immediately brush warm icing over hot cookies. Cool iced cookies on sheet for 2 minutes. Transfer to a rack and cool completely.

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

Tips:

  • Make sure to use fresh lemons for the best flavor. Bottled lemon juice will not provide the same brightness and acidity.
  • If you don't have a zester, you can use a fine grater to remove the zest from the lemons.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

Anginetti, also known as Italian lemon drop cookies, are a delicious and refreshing treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their bright lemon flavor and delicate texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. These cookies are also a great way to use up leftover egg whites. If you have some egg whites left over from another recipe, you can freeze them until you have enough to make a batch of Anginetti. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cookie recipe, give Anginetti a try. You won't be disappointed!

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