Italian Xmas Cookies
Authentic Italian Christmas cookies Delicious validated Xmas cookie recipes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: 36
- Category: Cookie
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon Anise Extract
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 cup Milk
- Powdered Sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the anise extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies are pale in color. Do not overbake.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, generously dust the cookies with powdered sugar.
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