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Melt-in-Your-Mouth Italian Christmas Cookies With Almond

Italian Christmas Cookies
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Almond-infused Italian Christmas Cookies bring buttery, melt-in-your-mouth magic to any holiday dessert spread.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Nonpareil sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Add the almond extract and mix until well combined.
  4. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls using your hands and place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Gently press down slightly to flatten the tops.
  6. Sprinkle the cookies generously with nonpareils.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are just set but not browned.

Notes

  • Make sure your butter is softened but still cool to the touch.
  • Don’t rush the butter-sugar creaming process.
  • When rolling the dough balls, use a light touch.
  • These cookies are done when the edges are just set but still appear slightly underbaked in the center.
  • Press nonpareils gently into the tops of cookies before baking.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before storing.

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