Description
Indulge in these delightful Italian Christmas cookies, where sugar and citrus create a festive treat that melts in your mouth, perfect for holiday gatherings and family memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon or orange
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy (about three minutes). Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and citrus zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture into the wet mixture until fully combined to achieve cookie dough consistency.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown but centers remain soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on wire racks. Once completely cool, dust with powdered sugar or decorate with icing as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - You can customize these cookies by adding chocolate chips or different flavored extracts. - For a festive touch, sprinkle colored sugar or chopped nuts on top before baking.