Description
These delightful Italian Easter cookies feature a crisp exterior and tender interior, flavored with vanilla and topped with vibrant sprinkles, making them a perfect treat for festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- Colorful sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with milk.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet.
- Whisk together powdered sugar and milk for the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and top with colorful sprinkles.
- Allow the glaze to harden before serving.
Notes
To prevent spreading, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. For a flavor boost, consider adding citrus zest or almond extract.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg