italian sprinkle cookies

Name: Italian Sprinkle Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 - sticks of butter softened; 1 cup(s) sugar; 4 - egg yolks; 2 - whole eggs; 1/4 cup(s) milk; 1/2 bottle(s) orange or anise extract; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 3 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 3 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder; 1 1/2 cup(s) powerded sugar; 3-5 tablespoon(s) milk; - candy sprinkles

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Mary Silva

Chappaqua, NY

Updated on May 18, 2011

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!

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 15 Min

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Ingredients

2 - sticks of butter softened
1 cup sugar
4 - egg yolks
2 - whole eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/2 bottle orange or anise extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 cups powerded sugar
3-5 tablespoons milk
- candy sprinkles

How To Make italian sprinkle cookies

Step 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.

Step 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.
Step 3

Mix Powdered Sugar and Milk together for glaze, refrigerate.
Step 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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