Description
Celebrate the holiday season with these irresistible Italian Christmas cookies. Bursting with rich flavors, these treats are easily customizable to suit your taste, whether you prefer classic biscotti or adventurous varieties infused with seasonal spices. Their festive decorations make them perfect for sharing with family and friends or gifting to loved ones. As the warm aroma wafts through your kitchen, it invites cherished memories and joyful gatherings. Simple to prepare yet elegant in presentation, these Italian Christmas cookies are sure to impress at any holiday celebration.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Large eggs
- Baking powder
- Optional: nuts, dried fruits, vanilla extract, almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- In another bowl, sift together flour and baking powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing until combined.
- Stir in any desired flavorings or mix-ins like vanilla extract or nuts.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg