Description
Delightfully buttery cookies with a perfect blend of vanilla and almond flavors, dusted with powdered sugar—a festive treat perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden.
- Let cool before dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
For a festive flair, serve with hot cocoa or espresso. These cookies make great gifts when wrapped in festive cellophane.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, Italian cookies, holiday baking, dessert recipes