Italian Christmas Cookies

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Here is a simple and fun recipe for Italian Christmas cookies, to make. This is for you if you’re looking for Christmas cookies to decorate. These cookies are also a great option for a Christmas cookie without butter, so enjoy!

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: italian christmas cookies

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Cooling Time: 10

Total Time: 30

Servings: cookies

Calories: 104kcal

Author: S. Claus

Ingredients

Cookies

4 cups 480g all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
¾ cup sunflower oil
1 tbsp almond extract
2 large eggs lightly beaten
½ cup milk

Glaze

3 cups confectioner’s sugar sifted
1 tbsp almond extract
1½ tbsp hot water
Decorative sprinkles

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Instructions

For the Cookies

Preheat the oven to 350 °F
Whisk the flour, baking powder, and sugar in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
4 cups 480g all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 cup granulated sugar
Create a well in the center and add sunflower oil, almond extract, eggs, and milk.
2 large eggs, ¾ cup sunflower oil, 1 tbsp almond extract, ½ cup milk
Using a cookie dough scoop, scoop up dough balls and place them onto a greased baking sheet.
Ensure you have at least an inch/2.5cm between each ball.
Press down lightly on the tops of each ball and bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
Once the Italian Christmas cookies have cooled, place them onto a wire rack with a baking sheet beneath them.

For the Glaze

To make the glaze, add the icing sugar, almond extract, and hot water. Mix until glossy.
3 cups confectioner’s sugar, 1 tbsp almond extract, 1½ tbsp hot water
Dip each cookie into the glaze and all of them to set. Coat a second time and top with the decorative sprinkles. Allow to set until hard.

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