Italian Cookies

These Italian cookies have been tried and tested by at least four generations. The simple sugar cookies are always a favorite during the holidays.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 78 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 large eggs
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine flour and baking powder in a bowl.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two baking sheets.

Step 3

Beat butter and sugar in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Mix in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla. Gradually stir in flour mixture until well blended.

Step 4

Roll walnut-sized portions of dough into small ropes. Shape each rope into a loop and press the ends to seal. Place 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until firm and golden at the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.