Italian Easter Cookies
Italian Easter Cookies! These soft, sweet treats are perfect for Easter celebrations, featuring a tender texture and vibrant sprinkles that bring a festive flair to your gatherings. Suitable for vegetarians, these cookies are a classic Italian dessert that may contain gluten, dairy, and eggs.
With their delightful flavor profile, these cookies are versatile enough to be enjoyed as a snack or dessert. They offer a wonderful balance of sweetness, making them a hit at any family gathering or holiday feast.
Packed with energy and flavor, these cookies are a great addition to your Easter festivities. Easily accessible through EasyChef Pro, you can find this recipe along with many others, complete with a convenient shopping list feature to ensure you get the best ingredients at the lowest cost per serving.
Get ready to bake and share these Festive Italian Easter Cookies with your loved ones—your spring celebrations will never be the same!
Recipe Collection: Dessert
Serving Size: 24 cookies
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Overview
These Italian Easter Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for springtime celebrations. With a soft texture and a hint of sweetness, they are adorned with colorful sprinkles to add a festive touch. Ideal for sharing with family and friends during Easter gatherings.
Diet Type
Vegetarian
Allergies
Gluten, Dairy, Eggs
Cuisine
Italian
Ingredients
- 3 Cups all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 Teaspoons salt
- 0.75 Cups unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 Cups granulated sugar
- 3 Large eggs
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 Teaspoon almond extract
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 0.5 Cups powdered sugar
- 2 Tablespoons milk
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 Pinch sprinkles, to taste
Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden.
- While the cookies are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl.
- Once the cookies are done, let them cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm cookies and immediately sprinkle with colorful sprinkles.
- Allow the glaze to set before serving. Enjoy your festive Italian Easter Cookies!