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