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

Italian Knot Cookies, also known as Taralli, are a classic Italian treat that is beloved for its simple yet delicious flavor. These cookies are traditionally served during special occasions and holidays, but they are also perfect for everyday snacking. The unique knot shape and buttery texture make them a favorite among cookie enthusiasts.

Making Italian Knot Cookies is a labor of love, but the end result is well worth the effort. The dough is a simple combination of flour, sugar, egg...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • ½ cup margarine
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • 6 large eggs
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk, or more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon colored sugar or festive sprinkles (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 60
  • Yield: 60 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cream sugar, butter, margarine, milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract together in a large bowl. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating briefly after each addition.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add 1 cup at a time to the creamed mixture until a dough forms, using your hands if and when necessary. Turn out onto a floured board and knead briefly until smooth and a bit sticky, but not sticking to your hands. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
  • Pull off small pieces of dough, 1 at a time, and roll into a rope. Gently place one end towards the middle, followed by the other end, in a way to slightly overlap each other. Repeat to form remaining cookies and place on the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven in batches until just turning a light brown on the bottom, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove to a wire rack and allow to cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile mix confectioners sugar, milk, and lemon juice together in a small bowl to form a thin glaze. Dip warm cookies in the glaze and sprinkle with sugar or sprinkles. Let set on waxed paper or a cooling rack to dry.

    • Nutrition

    91 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 53mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 20mg

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