ITALIAN WEDDING CAKES

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Frosted, cake-like cookies. To enjoy for special holidays I sprinkle on colored jimmies before the icing dries.

Provided by Barbara

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup milk
4 tablespoons baking powder
1 tablespoon almond extract
1 pinch salt
½ cup melted shortening
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon almond extract
8 teaspoons water
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs and 1 cup milk. Add baking powder, 3 1/2 cups flour, and salt. Then add warmed, melted shortening and almond flavoring.
  • Flour a cookie sheet (no grease) and drop cookie batter from a teaspoon onto sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes. Cookies will be cake-like. Be sure to bake them on center rack.
  • To Make Frosting: Mix together confectioners' sugar, 1 tablespoon almond flavoring, water and 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Stir and frost cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.5 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 9.4 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 130.6 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

Thembelihle Mpungose
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my guests seemed to enjoy it.


Nito
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This cake was absolutely gorgeous and delicious. It was a hit at my party!


Zoraida Opio
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The cake was a little too dense for my taste, but the frosting was delicious.


Maxamed Xirsi
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This cake was easy to make and turned out delicious. I would definitely recommend it to others.


poonam Girls
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This cake was perfect! It was moist, flavorful, and the frosting was to die for. I would definitely make this cake again.


Ramadan Shaker
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The cake was a little bland, but the frosting was amazing.


Asad Soomro
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This cake was a showstopper! It was so beautiful and delicious. I will definitely be making it again for special occasions.


Md Kan
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The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Jennifer Ramos
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This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making it again.


Cyco Gamer
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly! I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


claire campbell
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my guests seemed to enjoy it.


Esther Nambinga
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he had ever had.


Humberto Varela
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This cake was a hit at my daughter's wedding! It was moist and flavorful, and the almond flavor was a nice touch. I would definitely make this cake again.


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