ITALIAN COOKIES

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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

1/2 pound butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
6 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla or anise extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
ICING:
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk
DECORATIONS:
Sweetened shredded coconut or assorted sprinkles

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.

Par Dhan
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These cookies are the perfect holiday gift. They're festive and delicious.


Kamogelo Precious
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I made these cookies with my kids and they had a blast. It's a great recipe for a family baking project.


Md rokhmotali Hossain
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I'm not a big fan of anise, so I omitted it from the recipe. The cookies were still delicious.


TAYLOR MCDONNELL
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I love the addition of almond extract. It gives the cookies a really nice flavor.


Jutt brand
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover egg whites.


Big_Man_ Bassing
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Overall, I'm really happy with these cookies. They're delicious and easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


Natalie vance
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These cookies are a bit too crumbly. I'll try chilling the dough for longer next time.


Crayto Dlamuka
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I had some trouble getting the dough to come together. I had to add a little extra flour.


jesua sanchez
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These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste. I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Dezmond Rabisca
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Sana imtiaz
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They're crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.


Nedas Vaicys
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These cookies are so easy to make. I was able to whip up a batch in no time.


Carina Adomako
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I love the delicate flavor of these cookies. They're perfect for a light dessert or snack.


Daeshaune Bertheram
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These Italian cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They were so delicious and festive. I'll definitely be making them again next year.


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