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Italian Cookies

11 reviews
Total Time
Prep: 20 min. Bake: 10 min./ batch + cooling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Marie Forte, Raritan, New Jersey

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Sep. 30, 2022

My 100% Italian husband will tell you these are his favorite cookies. I make them often, and definitely every Christmas (if not, people get upset). They're good with or without icing and sprinkles. —Marie Forte, Raritan, New Jersey

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Italian Cookies

11 reviews
Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 10 min
Yield 7 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla or anise extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • ICING:
  • 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 5 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk
  • DECORATIONS:
  • Sweetened shredded coconut or assorted sprinkles
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  2. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  3. For icing, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Dip cookies in icing; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; decorate as desired. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 73 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 40mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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