italian easter cookies
These are traditionally rolled and tied into knots. But being pressed for time, I used a teaspoon and gently shaped into an egg. They still taste great!
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Italian Easter cookies are lightly sweet sugar cookies with a fluffy cake-like texture. We loved the sugar cookie flavor with the vanilla almond icing. Add a little color to your icing and some sprinkles for an adorable and irresistible cookie that screams spring. So tasty, these will be gone before you can say Easter Bunny!
prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Bake
yield
4 dozen
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 - eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 5 teaspoons baking powder
- GLAZE
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 - 4 tablespoons milk
- - candy sprinkles
How To Make italian easter cookies
Test Kitchen Tips
This dough is a little sticky. We suggest dusting your hands with flour while working with the dough. If you want to make knots, chill the dough for a little bit and it will be easier to work with.
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease or spray cookie sheets. Parchment paper works great too. -
Step 2In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light & fluffy.
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Step 3Beat the eggs in, one at a time, mixing well after each.
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Step 4Add vanilla and almond extract along with milk and oil.
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Step 5Combine flour and baking powder in a separate bowl.
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Step 6Stir into creamed mixture. Mix well.
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Step 7To shape the dough, you can use a tablespoon scoop of dough and gently shape it into an egg shape. To make knots, roll out to about 5 inches and tie into a knot. Or, roll dough into 1 inch balls.
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Step 8Place on greased cookie sheet.
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Step 9Bake for about 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly golden on edges.
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Step 10For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, extracts, and milk. Beat well to a smooth glaze.
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Step 11Dip tops of cookies into glaze and decorate with sprinkles.
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