ITALIAN COOKIES

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My 100% Italian husband will tell you these are his favorite cookies. I make them often, and definitely every Christmas (if not, people get upset). They're good with or without icing and sprinkles. -Marie Forte, Raritan, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
6 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla or anise extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
ICING:
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk
DECORATIONS:
Sweetened shredded coconut or assorted sprinkles

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For icing, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Dip cookies in icing; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; decorate as desired. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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