Wine Cookies (Original Italian)

This Italian Wine Cookie recipe was handed down through many generations. Thay are a crisp, not-too-sweet, EASY TO MAKE cookie that are great with coffee or tea.

• Calories: 82 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar for decoration
• 1 cup dry red wine

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large bowl combine the flour, baking powder and sugar. Add the wine and oil. Mix with a large fork and then with your hands.

Step 3

Roll small pieces of dough between hands to make "logs" then shape into circles. The circles should be no bigger than the 2 inches in diameter. Roll cookies in extra sugar and place on cookie sheet.

Step 4

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 minutes or until slightly brown. After cookies cool they should be hard and crisp.