Festive Almond-Glazed Italian Christmas Cookies

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Festive Almond-Glazed Italian Christmas Cookies

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  • Italian Christmas Cookies

    Ingredients:

    2 cups all-purpose flour
    ½ cup granulated sugar
    ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
    2 large eggs
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    ½ teaspoon almond extract
    2 teaspoons baking powder
    ¼ teaspoon salt
    1 cup powdered sugar
    2-3 tablespoons milk
    Sprinkles for decoration

    Directions:

    Preheat the Oven:
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Cream the Butter and Sugar:
    In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until it's light and fluffy.

    Add Eggs and Extracts:
    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.

    Mix Dry Ingredients:
    In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.

    Shape the Cookies:
    Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Use the bottom of a glass to gently flatten each ball.

    Bake the Cookies:
    Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Make the Glaze:
    In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar with milk until smooth. Dip the top of each cookie into the glaze and add sprinkles on top.

    Set the Glaze:
    Let the glaze set before serving or packaging the cookies.

    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cooking Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 27 minutes
    Calories: 120 kcal per cookie
    Servings: 24 cookies