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Italian Butter Cookies

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Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 egg yolks room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • Candied cherries jam, sprinkles, and nuts for garnish and decoration

Instructions
 

  • Cooking Instructions
  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  • In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
  • Add in the egg, egg yolks, vanilla extract, milk, and almond extract to the butter mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a cohesive dough forms.
  • Refrigerate the piped dough for 10 minutes to help it hold its shape during baking.
  • Pipe the dough into your desired shapes onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool before decorating with melted chocolate, jam, sprinkles, and nuts.
  • Extra Tips
  • When preparing Italian Butter Cookies, it's crucial to confirm that your butter is at room temperature for ideal mixing. This will help achieve a light and airy texture.
  • Additionally, feel free to experiment with different extracts or flavored toppings to personalize your cookies. Remember to store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain their freshness, or freeze them for longer storage. Enjoy your baking!