Italian traditions
Italian Christmas cookies are a family favorite during the Christmas season. These cookies are a holiday twist on our classic Italian Cookies – soft and tasty and filled with almond flavor! Topped with festive sprinkles, this easy cookie recipe is a cute addition to a Christmas cookie plate. They are similar to our Snowball Cookies and Mexican Wedding Cookies, and are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 1 hour 10 minutes COOK TIME: 10 minutes
Cookie
2 large eggs – Room temperature eggs incorporate best. 6 tablespoons vegetable oil – or avocado or olive oil ½ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon almond extract – Traditional Italian Christmas cookies use anise extract, which tastes a bit like black licorice. I opted to use almond extract, but lemon extract, vanilla extract, or orange extract can also be used. 2 cups all-purpose flour – How to Measure Flour 2 teaspoons baking powder pinch of salt optional mix-ins – Mix in up to 1 cup of chopped nuts (almond, pistachios, or walnuts), mini chocolate chips, or a dash of cinnamon.
Glaze
2 cups powdered sugar – sifted to remove clumps 1 teaspoon almond extract – or vanilla extract pinch of salt 3-4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream or milk – warmed Christmas sprinkles – I love the classic Christmas nonpareils sprinkles or other holiday sprinkles. Red or green sugar crystal sprinkles would also work.
How to make Italian Christmas Cookies
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