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italian sprinkle cookies

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Mary Silva
Chappaqua, NY

I remember my Mother always making these DELICIOUS simple cookies when we were kids! You can vary flavoring and use any sprinkles you like. I made these for Halloween last year for a party and they are always a huge hit! Enjoy!

(2 ratings)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For italian sprinkle cookies

  • 2
    sticks of butter softened
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 4
    egg yolks
  • 2
    whole eggs
  • 1/4 c
    milk
  • 1/2 bottle
    orange or anise extract
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 3 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 1/2 c
    powerded sugar
  • 3-5 Tbsp
    milk
  • candy sprinkles

How To Make italian sprinkle cookies

  • 1
    Cream Butter and Sugar, add egg yolks, whole eggs, milk, orange (or anise) extract, and Vanilla. Gradually Flour and Baking Soda mixture. If dough is sticky add a bit more flour.
  • 2
    Roll dough into balls and place on non-stick cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until bottoms are slighty brown.
  • 3
    Mix Powdered Sugar and Milk together for glaze, refrigerate.
  • 4
    When cookies are completely cooled, dip top side down in icing, place on a wire rack and decorate with candy sprinkles.

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