Description
These Italian Easter Cookies are soft, cake-like treats with a delicate sweetness, perfect for a festive dessert. The cookies are shaped into rings or knots, glazed with a vanilla icing, and topped with colorful sprinkles for a touch of whimsy. Enjoy these traditional Italian delights with a cup of coffee or as a light treat any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons milk
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Colorful sprinkles (for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix butter and sugar: Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and flavorings: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract if using.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Form dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, adding milk as needed to form a soft dough.
- Shape cookies: Roll pieces of dough into balls or ropes, then shape into rings or knots.
- Bake: Place on the baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Make glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the glaze.
- Glaze cookies: Dip cooled cookies into the glaze and decorate with sprinkles.
- Serve: Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- These cookies are soft, cake-like, and not overly sweet.
- Color the glaze for a festive touch or shape cookies into twists or braids.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
