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, room temperature; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 cup shortening; 3 teaspoons almond extract; 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon extract; 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup warm whole milk; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Colored sprinkles

Servings: persons

6 large eggs, room temperature
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup shortening
3 teaspoons almond extract
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup warm whole milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Colored sprinkles

1
Using a heavy-duty mixer, beat eggs on high speed until light and foamy, about 5 minutes; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar and baking powder; on low speed, gradually beat in shortening and extracts until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Gradually add beaten eggs (dough will be stiff).
2
Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
3
. Bake at 350u00b0 for 12-14 minutes (tops of the cookies will not brown, but bottoms should brown slightly).
4
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, milk and extracts until smooth. As soon as cookies are removed from the oven, quickly dip 2 or 3 at a time into glaze. Remove with a slotted spoon or tongs; place on wire racks to drain. Immediately top with sprinkles. Let dry for 24 hours before storing in airtight containers.

1503

kcal

Calories

Fat

299

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large eggs, room temperature, 5 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 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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