How to Make Iced Italian Knot Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Italian pastries, then you're going to love this recipe for Iced Italian Knot Cookies. These delightful treats are a favorite at Italian bakeries and are often enjoyed with a cup of espresso or cappuccino. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or simply want to enjoy a sweet treat with your morning coffee.

What sets these cookies apart from your average sugar cookie is their unique shape and the addition of a sweet ic...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 6 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup warm water
  • Icing:
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon anise extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • candy sprinkles

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 48 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Combine butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat until smooth and creamy. Change to the dough hook and gradually mix in flour mixture. Add warm water and mix until a smooth dough forms.
  • Roll dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. Roll each ball out to a 4-inch long worm. Bring one end over the other, then underneath and through the middle, like a knot. Place 16 cookies on a baking sheet, four rows of four.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 13 to 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Repeat to bake remaining 2 batches of cookies.
  • Meanwhile, mix powdered sugar, anise extract, and salt together in a bowl. Mix in water, a little at a time, until desired consistency.
  • Dip cooled cookies upside down into the icing, then turn over onto waxed paper. Sprinkle with candy sprinkles.
  • Nutrition

    101 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 19mg
    • Sodium: 73mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 38mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 17mg