Iced Italian Cookies Recipe

Name: Iced Italian Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb butter, softened (2 sticks); 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup sugar; 4 cups flour; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 2 tablespoons vanilla; Icing; 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar (1/2 of a 1-pound box); 2 tablespoons milk; 1 1 tablespoon vanilla or 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; colored crystal sugar, to decorate

Servings: persons

1/2 lb butter, softened (2 sticks)
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup sugar
4 cups flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 tablespoons vanilla
Icing
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar (1/2 of a 1-pound box)
2 tablespoons milk
1 1 tablespoon vanilla or 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
colored crystal sugar, to decorate

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["Cream butter and sugar until soft and creamy.", "Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.", "Combine flour and baking powder, then blend into the butter mixture.", "Break off small, walnut sized pieces of dough and shape into bows, braids, knots,""s"" shapes, or any shape you desire.", "Bake in a preheated oven at 375 F until lightly browned, about 15-20 minutes.", "Cool on wire racks,then ice as desired.", "Icing: Blend sugar and your choice of flavoring, adding milk slowly to form a soft, smooth icing (some ice the cookies while they are still warm, others wait until they are cooled).", "Sprinkle with colored sugar or confettini (tiny multi-colored sprinkles) before icing sets."]

1417

kcal

Calories

Fat

203

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb butter, softened (2 sticks), 2 large eggs, beaten, 1 cup sugar, 4 cups flour, and more.

Yes, Iced Italian Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Iced Italian Cookies

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