Best 6 Italian Cookies With Icing Recipes
In the realm of culinary artistry, Italian cookies adorned with intricate icing stand as true masterpieces. These delectable treats, infused with the vibrant flavors and rich history of Italy, have captivated taste buds for generations. From the classic Amaretti to the festive Pignoli, each bite of an Italian cookie is a journey through culinary heritage. The delicate balance of sweet and savory, the crunch of nuts, and the velvety smoothness of icing create a symphony of flavors that tantalizes the senses.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
ITALIAN COOKIES
My 100% Italian husband will tell you these are his favorite cookies. I make them often, and definitely every Christmas (if not, people get upset). They're good with or without icing and sprinkles. -Marie Forte, Raritan, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 7 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For icing, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Dip cookies in icing; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; decorate as desired. Let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
ICED ITALIAN COOKIES
Posted by request, these pretty little cookies are very often served at holiday gatherings in many Italian American families. You may shape them any way you prefer, and change the flavoring of the icing slightly to suit your tastes. The original recipe came from one of my favorite community style cookbooks called "Preserving Our Italian Heritage" compiled by the Sons of Italy Florida Foundation. I combined several variations submitted by 5 different ladies, all of whom used the same basic cookie recipe but used slightly different methods in shaping and icing the cookies. The yield will vary depending upon how you shape your cookies.
Provided by HeatherFeather
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 1 batch cookies (amount will vary upon shape)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cream butter and sugar until soft and creamy.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- Combine flour and baking powder, then blend into the butter mixture.
- Break off small, walnut sized pieces of dough and shape into bows, braids, knots,"s" shapes, or any shape you desire.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375 F until lightly browned, about 15-20 minutes.
- Cool on wire racks,then ice as desired.
- Icing: Blend sugar and your choice of flavoring, adding milk slowly to form a soft, smooth icing (some ice the cookies while they are still warm, others wait until they are cooled).
- Sprinkle with colored sugar or confettini (tiny multi-colored sprinkles) before icing sets.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 5327.4, Fat 199.7, SaturatedFat 121.2, Cholesterol 864.3, Sodium 3975.9, Carbohydrate 804.9, Fiber 13.6, Sugar 411.8, Protein 67.2
ITALIAN ANISE COOKIES WITH ICING AND SPRINKLES
These delicate cake-like cookies are glazed with icing and topped with colorful candy sprinkles. They have a mild anise flavoring, which is very typical of Italian baked goods. My family always served these cookies at holidays, weddings or special celebrations, but now that I know the recipe, I can enjoy them all year long!
Provided by CookinDiva
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 1h10m
Yield 40 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- For cookies, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition. Add anise extract.
- Blend flour and baking powder. Start by adding about 1/3 of these dry ingredients to the butter/sugar in your mixer, then add 1 T. milk. Add another third of the flour and another 1 T. milk. Finally, mix in enough of the remaining flour until your dough is like a brownie batter (it should be softer than a drop cookie dough).
- Use a 1 T. cookie scooper to make simple round drop cookies - use wet fingers to pat any rough edges OR for an Easter-Egg look, roll 1 T. dough into an elongated ball.
- Bake cookies 10-12 minutes (they won't be brown but the insides will be soft and cake-like).
- For icing: mix sugar, milk and extract to make a sugar glaze. HINT: When I make the icing, I make it thick but then I microwave it for 10 seconds so it is thin enough for dipping. Also, I like to divide the mixture in thirds, and then add ONE DROP of food coloring to each batch (pink, green, yellow).
- Hold cookie in your hand and turn upside down so you can dip the top half in the glaze; turn over and immediately top with sprinkles so they will stick.
- Allow icing to harden overnight; then store in air-tight containers or freeze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.2, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 54.1, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 8.4, Protein 1.4
TENDER ITALIAN SUGAR COOKIES
These traditional Italian cookies are moist and tender. -Weda Mosellie, Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Shape dough into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool., For icing, in a small bowl, combine milk, butter, vanilla and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Tint with food coloring if desired. Dip tops of cookies in icing; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
25 ITALIAN COOKIES LIKE GRANDMA MADE
These Italian cookie recipes have been passed down for generations! From sprinkle cookies to biscotti to pizzelles and ricotta cookies, you won't be able to resist these sweets.
Provided by insanelygood
Categories Cookies Recipe Roundup
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep some Italian cookies in 30 minutes or less!
Nutrition Facts :
ITALIAN COOKIES WITH ICING
These Italian sugar cookies feature almond extract in both the cookies and the icing, but you can switch it up and use either vanilla or anise extract, if preferred.
Provided by Lee M. Longo
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h15m
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Sift flour and baking powder together into a bowl.
- Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in almond extract. Add flour mixture, 1 cup at a time; mix on low speed until incorporated. Roll batter into teaspoon-sized balls and place on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in batches in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While cookies are baking, beat confectioners' sugar, milk, and almond extract for icing in a bowl until smooth.
- Set cooled cookies close together on a cookie sheet. Frost with icing and sprinkle with nonpareils.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.6 g, Cholesterol 26.8 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 56.9 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the taste and texture of your cookies.
- Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies at the right temperature: Too high of a temperature will cause the cookies to brown too quickly and burn, while too low of a temperature will make them soft and chewy.
- Let the cookies cool completely before icing them: This will help the icing set properly.
- Decorate the cookies with sprinkles, colored sugar, or other decorations: This will make them look festive and special.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature: They will keep for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Italian cookies with icing are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be one that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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