Easy Peasy Italian Cookies
Delightfully soft and fluffy Italian cookies, adorned with a creamy glaze and vibrant sprinkles - the perfect treat to bring some sweetness into any day!
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 12 tbsp oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tsp almond, vanilla, or anise extract
- 4 cups flour
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Glaze
- 2 cups powder sugar
- 2 tsp almond, vanilla, or anise extract
- 6 tbsp cream or milk
Instructions
- Whisk together eggs, oil, sugar, and extract in a mixing bowl. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Roll dough by tablespoonfuls into balls. Chill balls of dough for at least an hour, or freeze for 15-20 minutes. Place cold dough balls on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 350 for about 9 minutes, or till tops are set. Bottoms will be lightly browned, but tops should still be white. Remove cookies to cooling racks and cool completely.
Glaze Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk till smooth, adding enough warm cream to get a thin but creamy consistency.
- Dip tops of the cookies in the glaze, then top with sprinkles.