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Italian Christmas Cookies Recipe

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 13 minutes

Total Time: 28 minutes

Yield: 5 dozen

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Ingredients

Cookies

  • 1 C. unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 C. granulated sugar
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 eggs
  • 15 oz. ricotta cheese
  • 2 tsp. Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp. Spice Islands® Pure Almond Extract
  • 4 C. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. Clabber Girl® Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp. Clabber Girl® Baking Soda

 

Glaze

  • 3 C. powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tsp. Spice Islands® Pure Almond Extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 6-8 Tbsp. milk
  • Sprinkles, optional

Directions

Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
  2. In the bowl of a mixer, combine the butter, sugar and lemon zest.
  3. Beat on medium speed, gradually increasing the speed to high, until creamy (about 3-5 minutes).
  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix on medium speed until incorporated.
  5. Add the ricotta and mix on medium speed until well blended.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and baking soda.
  7. Add slowly to the mixer while on low speed, until the flour has been incorporated.
  8. Scoop dough onto prepared sheets using a 1 ½ tablespoon disher.
  9. Bake for 11-13 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly browned.
  10. Allow to cool for a few minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

 

Glaze

  1. In a bowl, mix the powdered sugar with the extract and salt.
  2. Add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you have reached the desired consistency.
  3. Dip the tops of the cooled cookies into the glaze.
  4. Place on a clean baking sheet lined with parchment paper and add sprinkles while the glaze is still wet.
  5. Allow to dry before serving.

Italian Christmas Cookies Recipe

DSC_5606

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 13 minutes

Total Time: 28 minutes

Yield: 5 dozen

Ingredients

Cookies

  • 1 C. unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 C. granulated sugar
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 eggs
  • 15 oz. ricotta cheese
  • 2 tsp. Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp. Spice Islands® Pure Almond Extract
  • 4 C. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. Clabber Girl® Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp. Clabber Girl® Baking Soda

 

Glaze

  • 3 C. powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tsp. Spice Islands® Pure Almond Extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 6-8 Tbsp. milk
  • Sprinkles, optional

Directions

Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
  2. In the bowl of a mixer, combine the butter, sugar and lemon zest.
  3. Beat on medium speed, gradually increasing the speed to high, until creamy (about 3-5 minutes).
  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix on medium speed until incorporated.
  5. Add the ricotta and mix on medium speed until well blended.
  6. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and baking soda.
  7. Add slowly to the mixer while on low speed, until the flour has been incorporated.
  8. Scoop dough onto prepared sheets using a 1 ½ tablespoon disher.
  9. Bake for 11-13 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly browned.
  10. Allow to cool for a few minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

 

Glaze

  1. In a bowl, mix the powdered sugar with the extract and salt.
  2. Add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you have reached the desired consistency.
  3. Dip the tops of the cooled cookies into the glaze.
  4. Place on a clean baking sheet lined with parchment paper and add sprinkles while the glaze is still wet.
  5. Allow to dry before serving.

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