My daughter in love is part Italian, and I like to make things that is a part of my grandchildren’s heritage. Cookies are always popular with the kids and to be honest, adults too. Traditionally these are Easter cookies but they were so easy and so festive, I plan on making them again, perhaps July 4th, Halloween and definitely for Christmas. Just change the frosting colors and the sprinkles.
Cookie Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
3 eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup butter, room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
1 Tablespoon baking powder
3 1/2 cups flour
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line your cookie sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, add eggs, sugar and butter. Mix well for 2-3 minutes. Gradually add in flour, baking powder and almond extract. Using a 1 inch scoop, scoop cookies and roll into balls. Place on parchment lined cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes. The cookies are not supposed to be brown. Remove from cookie sheet and cool completely before frosting/decorating with sprinkles.
Frosting Ingredients:
2 1/2 – 3 cups of powdered sugar
2 teaspoons of almond extract
1/4 cup milk
Food coloring/sprinkles if desired
Combine powdered sugar, extract and milk. Stir until combined. I like my icing to set firm so it may take 3 cups to stiffen if you like your icing like I do. Dip cookies in frosting and decorate with sprinkles immediately. I separated the frosting into separate bowls for different colors. Store in an airtight container. Enjoy!