Authentic Italian Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease two baking sheets. Gather all your ingredients for a seamless baking experience.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder until well combined. This ensures a light and airy texture for your cookies.
3. Using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough cookies.
5. Take walnut-sized portions of the dough and roll them into small ropes. Shape each rope into a loop, pressing the ends together to seal. Place the cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cookies are firm and golden around the edges. Remove from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

• Calories: 78 kcal
• Fat Content: 3 g
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sodium Content: 47 mg
• Protein Content: 2 g
• Cholesterol Content: 22 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 11 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g