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.

Lisa Bhagwandin
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I'm sorry, but these cookies were just not good.


ShaAm RaO
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This recipe is the worst cookie recipe I have ever tried.


Shahd Shiref
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Mara White
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These cookies were a complete waste of time and ingredients.


Mominul Blog Fmcity
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I didn't like the flavor of these cookies at all.


Mosh Leizor Panther
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These cookies were a bit too crumbly for my taste.


Leila Bryant
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I would have liked the cookies to be a little more chewy, but they were still tasty.


Mike Wilson
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The cookies were a little dry, but overall they were still good.


Ralissa Donnelly
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients, but the cookies turned out great in the end.


Margie Midday
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


MD: Mahadi Hasun
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit! They're the perfect treat for parties or potlucks.


Jason Gravley
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These cookies are a must-try! They're so delicious and easy to make.


Antanas Jokubaitis
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I love these cookies! They're so soft and chewy, and the flavor is amazing.


Laddu Hossain
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These cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're delicious, easy to make, and everyone loves them.


MD Lutfur
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I'm not a big baker, but these cookies were so easy to make that even I could do it! They turned out great and my friends loved them.


Mamir Mamir
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love that I can make them with ingredients I already have on hand.


Hammad ul hassan
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and I sold out in no time.


Melba Wiley
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These cookies were so delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making them again.


Zehad Khan
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! The texture was perfect and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Amanda Holloway
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These Italian cookies were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and tasted delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


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