Italian Christmas Cookies – a delicious recipe with flour, baking powder, shortening, sugar, milk, vanilla. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Combine flour and baking powder in a large mixing bowl; stir well. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Make a well in center of mixture, and set aside.
2
Combine sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, and gradually stir in eggs. Pour into reserved flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
3
Knead 3 to 4 times on a lightly floured surface. Roll to 1/4-inch thickness; cut into 1 1/2-inch squares. Place a fig in the center of each square; press dough around fig.
4
Place cookies, seam side down, on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets, and cool completely on wire racks. Spread frosting over tops of cookies.
762
kcal
Calories
9
g
Fat
143
g
Carbs
24
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 1/4 cups shortening, 3/4 cup sugar, and more.
Yes, Italian Christmas 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.
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