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Italian Christmas Cookies

Delicious Italian Christmas Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Discover the joy of baking Italian Christmas Cookies, a festive treat that melts in your mouth and brings holiday cheer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon almond or vanilla extract substitute with lemon extract for a twist
  • 2 cups nut flours e.g., almond and hazelnut flour
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt preferred
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
For Coating
  • 1 cup additional powdered sugar for rolling after baking

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Italian Christmas Cookies
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Mix in the egg and your choice of almond or vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the nut flours, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Roll small portions of the dough into balls and place them on the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges, rotating halfway through.
  8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then roll in additional powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Don't overwork the dough to maintain tenderness.

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