Italian Sprinkle Cookies Recipe

Name: Italian Sprinkle Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large eggs; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons baking powder (plus 1 1/2 teaspoons); 1 cup shortening, melted; 1 tablespoon almond extract; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract; GLAZE; 1/2 cup milk, warm; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 (1 lb) box confectioners' sugar; colored sprinkles (jimmies)

Servings: persons

6 large eggs
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder (plus 1 1/2 teaspoons)
1 cup shortening, melted
1 tablespoon almond extract
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
GLAZE
1/2 cup milk, warm
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (1 lb) box confectioners' sugar
colored sprinkles (jimmies)

1
Using a heavy-duty electric mixer on high speed, beat eggs until light and foamy, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
2
In another mixing bowl, stir together flour, sugar and baking powder; gradually add shortening and extracts until a bead-like texture is formed.
3
Gradually add beaten eggs (dough will be stiff).
4
Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
5
Bake at 350u00b0 for 12 minutes.
6
The tops of the cookies will not brown, but the bottoms should brown slightly.
7
For glaze, combine milk and extracts in a large bowl.
8
Add sugar; whisk until all lumps are dissolved and the glaze is smooth.
9
As soon as cookies are removed from the oven, quickly immerse two or three at a time into the glaze. Remove with a slotted spoon or fingers.
10
Place cookies on wire racks to drain.
11
Quickly top with sprinkles.
12
Let dry 24 hours before storing in airtight containers.

1303

kcal

Calories

Fat

247

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large eggs, 5 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons baking powder (plus 1 1/2 teaspoons), and more.

Yes, Italian Sprinkle 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.

Italian Sprinkle Cookies

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