Italian Lemon Cookies With Sprinkles Recipe

Name: Italian Lemon Cookies With Sprinkles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 1/2 cups sifted flour; 6 teaspoons baking powder; 1 cup sugar; 6 eggs; 1 cup Crisco cooking oil; 3 teaspoons lemon extract (or anise extract); Frosting; 1 (1 lb) box confectioners' sugar; milk (enough to make a drizzle consistency); 2 teaspoons lemon extract; colored sprinkles

Servings: persons

5 1/2 cups sifted flour
6 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup sugar
6 eggs
1 cup Crisco cooking oil
3 teaspoons lemon extract (or anise extract)
Frosting
1 (1 lb) box confectioners' sugar
milk (enough to make a drizzle consistency)
2 teaspoons lemon extract
colored sprinkles

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Sift together the dry ingredients.
3
Add sugar and mix well.
4
Add remaining ingredients and mix well to combine.
5
Form the dough into small one-inch balls (or roll into a long 'snake' and twist into desired shapes).
6
If dough in dry and crumbly add a bit of milk at a time to get it to the right consistency.
7
Place on cookie sheet and bake till golden brown (apporximately 7-8 min).
8
Frosting: Add milk and extract to the confectioners sugar and mix well.
9
You do not want a watery consistency nor a cake frosting consistency, but just thick enough to have some remain on the cookie and drizzle (slowly) down the sides.
10
Dip top of ball into the frosting and allow to sit for a few seconds before topping with sprinkles.
11
If allowed to dry, sprinkles will not adhere.

1645

kcal

Calories

Fat

206

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 1/2 cups sifted flour, 6 teaspoons baking powder, 1 cup sugar, 6 eggs, and more.

Yes, Italian Lemon Cookies With Sprinkles 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.

Italian Lemon Cookies With Sprinkles

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