Italian Christmas Cookies

By francesn

These festive traditional Italian Christmas Cookies are a family favorite! Serve with a cold glass of milk and enjoy!

Ingredients

• ICING:
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 1/2 cup flour
• 4 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 cup confectioner’s sugar, sifted
• 2 teaspoon vanilla
• 6 teaspoons water
• Stir until creamy

Preparation

Step 1

Sift dry ingredients.

Cream butter and sugar, beat in eggs; add vanilla and dry ingredients.

Knead and add flour as needed to keep dough from sticking to hands. Pinch off dough, roll in your hands to form a log and then twirl into shape. Place on greased cookie sheets.

Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes.

Icing: Mix until creamy, 2 cups sifted confectioner’s sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 6 teaspoons water.

Dip cookies into icing and sprinkle with trim.

Place on wire rack with wax paper on counter to collect the dripping icing and sprinkles.