ITALIAN EASTER COOKIES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease or spray cookie sheets. Parchment paper works great too.
• 2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light & fluffy.
• 3. Beat the eggs in, one at a time, mixing well after each.
• 4. Add vanilla and almond extract along with milk and oil.
• 5. Combine flour and baking powder in a separate bowl.
• 6. Stir into creamed mixture. Mix well.
• 7. To shape the dough, you can use a tablespoon scoop of dough and gently shape it into an egg shape. To make knots, roll out to about 5 inches and tie into a knot. Or, roll dough into 1 inch balls.
• 8. Place on greased cookie sheet.
• 9. Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly golden on edges.
• 10. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, extracts, and milk. Beat well to a smooth glaze.
• 11. Dip tops of cookies into glaze and decorate with sprinkles.