Italian Cookies Recipe
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Ingredients
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DESSERTS
Method
DESSERTS
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 2
Add Eggs and Flavorings
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract, almond extract, and grated lemon zest.
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 4
Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
- 5
Chill the Dough
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- 6
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 7
Form Cookies
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- 8
Bake the Cookies
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- 9
Cool and Glaze
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Mix powdered sugar and milk to make a glaze and drizzle over the cooled cookies.