Description
Traditional Italian Christmas Cookies bring a warm and festive spirit to any holiday gathering, evoking memories of family traditions and joyful celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon anise extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until it becomes light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and anise extract; mix until everything is well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool slightly, then dust them with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container with parchment paper between layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas, Italian Cookies, Holiday Baking, Traditional Recipe, Festive Treats