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Italian Christmas Cookies

Italian Christmas Cookies: Blissful Holiday Bites to Share

Italian Christmas Cookies are heartwarming treats that celebrate holiday traditions and are perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups almond flour or all-purpose flour for alternative texture
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar can use powdered sugar for coating
  • 2 large eggs for vegan option, substitute with flax eggs
  • 2 teaspoons almond or vanilla extract may substitute with lemon or orange extract
For the Dusting
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for coating the cookies

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • sifter

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs and almond or vanilla extract, mixing on medium speed until combined, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Gradually add in almond flour and all-purpose flour, mixing gently until a cohesive dough forms.
  5. Shape small balls of dough about one inch in diameter and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
  7. Cool for 5 minutes and then sift powdered sugar over the cookies before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For freshness, refrigerate for up to two weeks or freeze for three months.

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