Uncle Frank's Italian "S" Cookies

This cookie has been a tradition for several generations in my Sicilian family. Our Uncle Frank always made them for us. They are thought to be a Christmas cookie, but he would make them all year long. Sometimes instead of sprinkles he would top them with sesame seeds.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 137 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup milk
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon almond extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup white sugar, or more to taste
• 1 cup shortening (such as Crisco®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 3

Mix flour, sugar, shortening, milk, eggs, baking powder, and almond extract in a bowl by hand until smooth.

Step 4

Form dough into a 1-inch thick log. Cut small portions and roll into 3-inch long pieces, then shape into "S" shapes. Place on the prepared cookie sheet.