Ingredients for Iced Italian Cookies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Vanilla
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk (or more, as needed)
- Anise Extract
- Colored Crystal Sugar
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How to Make Iced Italian Cookies
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Shape the dough into your desired shapes (e.g., balls, crescents, or diamonds).
- Place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cookies cool, prepare the icing. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle or frost them with the icing.
- Decorate as desired with sprinkles, colored sugars, or other toppings.
- Let the icing set before serving and enjoy your delicious homemade Iced Italian Cookies!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
165 g
Sugar
1647g
Fat
606g
Carbs
268g
