Italian Easter Cookies
Discover a delightful Uncinetti recipe offering a taste of traditional Italian Easter cookies
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon of baking powder
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of anise extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup of milk
- 1 cup of confectioners’ sugar
- Colored sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract, anise extract, and lemon zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with milk, mix until a dough forms.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll dough into small balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool completely before glazing.
- For glaze, mix confectioners’ sugar with a bit of milk until smooth. Dip each cookie top, add sprinkles if desired.
Notes
Delightful Italian Easter Cookies, or Uncinetti, are traditional confections bursting with vanilla, anise, and lemon flavors. Perfect for celebrations.