Description
These Italian Easter Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for celebrating the holiday season. Soft and cake-like, these cookies are glazed with a sweet vanilla icing and topped with colorful sprinkles, adding a festive touch to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Multicolored sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat sugar and butter: In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and flavorings: Add eggs one at a time, then mix in milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and bake: Divide the dough, shape into ropes, form into circles or twists, and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Prepare glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Glaze and decorate: Dip cooled cookies in the glaze, top with sprinkles, and allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- These cookies are soft and cake-like.
- You can shape them into rings, knots, or braids based on tradition.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Holiday
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
