Best Italian Cookies Iii Recipes
ITALIAN WEDDING COOKIES III
Also sometimes called 'Mexican wedding cookie', 'Russian tea cakes', or 'butterballs', can also be made into crescents. You can also substitute pecans and they are very good as well. This is the best version of these I have ever seen, it was given me by a friend who grew up in central Europe.
Provided by Chris Hetherington
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h20m
Yield 40
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Cream butter or margarine in a bowl, gradually add confectioners' sugar and salt. Beat until light and fluffy. Add almonds and vanilla. Blend in flour gradually and mix well.
- Shape into balls (or crescents) using about 1 teaspoon for each cookie. Place on ungreased cookie sheets, and bake for 15-20 min. Do not brown. Cool slightly, then roll in the extra confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 44.9 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
ITALIAN WEDDING COOKIES III
"Also sometimes called 'Mexican wedding cookie', 'Russian tea cakes', or 'butterballs', can also be made into crescents. You can also substitute pecans and they are very good as well. This is the best version of these I have ever seen, it was given me by a friend who grew up in central Europe."
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Cream butter or margarine in a bowl, gradually add confectioners' sugar and salt. Beat until light and fluffy. Add almonds and vanilla. Blend in flour gradually and mix well.
- Shape into balls (or crescents) using about 1 teaspoon for each cookie. Place on ungreased cookie sheets, and bake for 15-20 min. Do not brown. Cool slightly, then roll in the extra confectioners' sugar.
ITALIAN COOKIES III
Italian anise cookies with light frosting and sprinkles!
Provided by Maryanne
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 35m
Yield 60
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour, 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar and baking powder. Cut in butter using a pastry blender or rub between fingers until well blended. Stir in the eggs, vanilla and anise extracts and mix into a firm dough. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes. Roll tablespoonfuls of dough into balls and place them 1 inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until firm. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks. In a small bowl, stir together 1 cup confectioners' sugar and 1 1/2 tablespoons water. Drizzle over cooled cookies and decorate with sprinkles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Cholesterol 17.4 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 59.2 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
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