Italian Wedding Cookies (courtesy of Maria Delost)
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups flour (all purpose)
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened, but do not melt)
- 1 ½ teaspoons almond extract (or anise or lemon)
- Frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 – 3 Tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (or anise or lemon)
- Sprinkles
Preparation
- Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, combine the eggs, sugar, butter and extract on medium for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the flour mixture and combine slowly until just blended.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll the dough into balls and place on parchment lined baking sheet, about one inch apart.
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Chill in refrigerator for another 30 – 60 minutes.
- Bake for 10 -12 minutes.
- Frosting: Mix powdered sugar with extract and add milk until smooth. When cool, dip cookies in frosting and top with sprinkles.
Category
Cookies/Desserts/Sweets