Italian "S" Cookies
By
denise hagar
@grandmaX2
6
Melt in your mouth cookie with a light lemon flavor. The recipe can easily be doubled for a cookie exchange.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
We really enjoyed these traditional Italian cookies. They're light and airy with a hint of lemon flavor. The delicate cookie just melts in your mouth. Delicious alongside a cup of coffee. They'll look great on your Christmas cookie platter.
Ingredients
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2 call-purpose flour
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2eggs
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1 stickbutter, room temperature
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1/2 csugar
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3 tspbaking powder
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1/2 tsplemon extract
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GLAZE
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1 1/2 cpowdered sugar
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1 tsplemon extract
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3 - 4 Tbspmilk
How to Make Italian "S" Cookies
- Combine softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each egg.
- Add lemon extract.
- Combine flour and baking powder. Add to butter mixture and mix well.
- Pinch about a 1 inch of dough and between your hands roll dough into a 3-inch log. Shape into an S.
- Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 7 to 8 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
- Make a simple glaze with powdered sugar, lemon extract and milk. Dip top of cookies in glaze and let dry on rack.
