Italian Wedding Cookies
Italian wedding cookies are rich, buttery treats with a delicate texture and a hint of almond flavor, perfect for any celebration.
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 100kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 cup Ground almonds
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter Softened
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla and almond extracts, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the flour and ground almonds, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the dough into small balls or crescents and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool slightly, then roll them in powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Chill the dough for at least an hour before baking for better shape and texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 30mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg