Mom'S Traditional Italian Cookies Recipe

Name: Mom'S Traditional Italian Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cups flour; 12 large eggs; 1 lb butter or 1 lb margarine; 4 cups sugar; 3 tablespoons baking powder; 2 tablespoons vanilla; 2 tablespoons almond extract (or anise); Glaze; 2 cups powdered sugar; milk; 1 dash almond extract

Servings: persons

½ cups flour
12 large eggs
1 lb butter or 1 lb margarine
4 cups sugar
3 tablespoons baking powder
2 tablespoons vanilla
2 tablespoons almond extract (or anise)
Glaze
2 cups powdered sugar
milk
1 dash almond extract

1
For Cookie Dough: Cream butter & sugar.
2
Beat in eggs, baking powder, extracts and 3 cups of flour.
3
Add remaining flour until a stiff dough forms.
4
Chill dough for at least an hour to make it easier to work with.
5
At this point you can form the dough into knots (small for cookies- larger knots yield egg biscuits) or roll out the dough and use cutters.
6
Bake for 10-12 minutes at 375u00b0.
7
For Glaze: I put about 2 cups of powdered sugar in a bowl, add the extract (just a splash) and a little milk.
8
Then I mix and add more milk until it gets to a smooth consistency- I don't like it too runny.
9
Should be like the consistency of a thick alfredo sauce.
10
Once cookies are cooled, dip the tops of each one into the glaze, or drizzle glaze over the cookies, and allow to dry completely.
11
Can be topped with colored sugar or sprinkles, your choice.

2523

kcal

Calories

138

Fat

289

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: ½ cups flour, 12 large eggs, 1 lb butter or 1 lb margarine, 4 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Mom'S Traditional 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.

Mom'S Traditional Italian Cookies

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