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Italian Cookies

Soft and chewy Italian cookies, perfect for dipping in coffee or milk. A delightful treat for any occasion!
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon Almond extract
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Glaze

  • 1 cup Powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
    0.5 cup Unsalted butter
  • Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
    0.5 cup Unsalted butter
  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
    0.5 cup Unsalted butter
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • While the cookies are cooling, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzly.
    0.5 cup Unsalted butter
  • Once the cookies are completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over them.
  • Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Notes

These Italian cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.