Italian Christmas Cookies
Our Classic Italian Christmas Cookies are tender, cakey, and not too sweet. Bakery quality- Nonna approved. Gorgeous on your Christmas cookie tray!
Servings 50 Cookies
Calories 104kcal
Ingredients
Cookies:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon almond extract
Glaze:
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon almond extract
- 1 1/2 tablespoon hot water more as needed
Decorations:
- rainbow nonpareil sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and sugar until combined. Make a well in the center and add oil, milk 1 tablespoon almond extract, and eggs. Using a sturdy wooden spoon, mix together until all ingredients are incorporated and smooth.
- Using a small cookie scoop, scoop up a one-inch ball of dough, and place on the prepared cookie sheet, with 1 inch between cookies. Slightly flatten tops. Bake for 8-10 minutes in the preheated oven until cookies are cooked. They will not brown.
- Meanwhile, make, glaze. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, almond extract, and hot water until smooth. The glaze should remain thick like the consistency of molasses.
- Place a wire baking rack over a rimmed cookie sheet. Dip warm cookies in glaze, then set on a wire rack and allow to cool. Dip cookies in glaze a second time then sprinkle with rainbow nonpareil sprinkles immediately, while glaze is still wet. Allow to set completely on the rack.
Notes
- Do not overbake. The tops should not brown.
- Add the water into the glaze mixture slowly. If the glaze gets too thin it won’t be white.
- I don't suggest using flavoring oils instead of extracts.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 40mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.5mg