Anginetti
Traditional Italian Christmas Cookies with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture, glazed and adorned with colorful non-pareils, perfect for festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Essential for the cookie base.
- 1/2 cup sugar Granulated sugar for sweetness.
- 1/2 cup butter, softened Use real butter for best flavor.
- 2 large eggs Enhances texture.
- 2 teaspoons baking powder Leavening agent.
- 1 teaspoon almond extract Gives characteristic flavor.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
Icing Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar For icing.
- 2-3 tablespoons water Adjust for glaze consistency.
- to taste Non-pareils For decoration on the icing.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Ensure your oven is fully heated.
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the eggs and almond extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a lined baking sheet.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden. Do not over-bake; they should remain soft.
- While the cookies are baking, mix the powdered sugar with water to make a glaze.
- Once the cookies are cooled, dip the tops in the glaze and sprinkle with non-pareils.
- Allow the icing to set before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze cookies in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag for up to three months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 40mgSugar: 6g
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