Description
These delightful Traditional Italian Christmas Cookies are perfect for creating lasting holiday memories with loved ones.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ cup chopped nuts
- ¼ cup candied citrus peel
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the mixture, and mix until just combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until combined.
- Fold in chopped nuts and candied citrus peel.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are set.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly and then dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the dough to achieve tender cookies. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, Italian cookies, holiday baking, festive treats, dessert recipe