Description
Sweet Italian cookies blend cultural charm during festive St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, offering delightful Mediterranean flavors with Irish spirit. Crisp, buttery treats promise delectable moments of joy that connect friends and families across culinary traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare parchment-lined baking sheets for optimal cookie performance.
- Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate eggs, vanilla, and almond extracts into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly to ensure even flavor distribution.
- Separately combine flour, baking powder, and salt, whisking to eliminate potential lumps and create a uniform dry ingredient mixture.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk to develop a soft, pliable cookie dough.
- Gently form dough into small, uniform spheres approximately 1 inch in diameter, positioning them evenly across the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges as an indicator of perfect doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Prepare a glossy glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract until achieving a smooth, drippable consistency.
- Dunk cookie tops into the glaze, letting excess liquid cascade back into the bowl for an elegant finish.
- While glaze remains wet, sprinkle green sanding sugar or festive St. Patricks Day decorations across the cookie surfaces.
- permit glaze to solidify completely before serving, ensuring a pristine presentation of these celebratory treats.
Notes
- Opt for room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent texture in your cookie dough.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping to prevent spreading and maintain cookie shape during baking.
- Customize the glaze by adding green food coloring for a more vibrant St. Patrick’s Day theme, making the cookies even more festive.
- Swap almond extract with vanilla if you prefer a classic flavor or have nut allergies, keeping the cookie’s delicate taste intact.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 99 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 93 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 22 mg