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Italian Butter Cookies

Italian Butter Cookies: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Bakery Delights

These Italian Butter Cookies are delicate, melt-in-your-mouth treats perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Essential for the cookie's rise; omit if making traditional shortbread.
  • a pinch Salt Enhances flavor; balances sweetness.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter (room temperature) Ensure it's softened for better creaming.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can introduce moisture and depth.
  • 2 Egg Yolks Key for binding; avoid using whole eggs.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Substitute with almond or lemon extract for variations.
  • 1-2 tablespoons Whole Milk (optional) Adjust if dough feels too dry.
For Decoration
  • to taste Nonpareil Sprinkles Optional for festive decoration.
  • to taste Melting Chocolate Choose between white or dark chocolate.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Piping Bag
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream together the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and beat until well blended.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the creamy mixture until just combined.
  6. If the dough is too dry, add milk gradually until it reaches a softer consistency.
  7. Fill a piping bag fitted with a star tip with prepared dough and pipe onto the lined sheets.
  8. Sprinkle nonpareil sprinkles or colored sugars on the piped cookies for decoration.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
  10. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

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