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

If you have a sweet tooth and a love for Italian cuisine, then Italian cookies are the perfect treat for you. These delicious cookies are known for their delicate, buttery texture and rich, indulgent flavors. Whether enjoyed with a cup of coffee in the morning or as a dessert after a lavish Italian meal, these cookies are sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen.

Italian cookies come in a variety of styles and flavors, but they all share a few common characteristics. They are typ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two baking sheets.
  • Combine flour and baking powder in a bowl.
  • Beat butter and sugar in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Mix in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla. Gradually stir in flour mixture until well blended.
  • Roll walnut-sized portions of dough into small ropes. Shape each rope into a loop and press the ends to seal. Place 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until firm and golden at the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
  • Nutrition

    78 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 47mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 18mg