Italian Christmas Cookies

Name: Italian Christmas Cookies
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 dz.
Ingredients: 2/3 c. granulated sugar; 1/2 c. unsalted butter, softened; 2 tsp. vanilla extract; 3/4 tsp. almond extract; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; 2 tsp. baking powder; 3/4 tsp. salt; 2 c. powdered sugar; 3 tbsp. milk; 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; Red and green non-pareil sprinkles, for decorating

Prep 25m

Total 25m

These soft and caky cookies will be a new favorite Italian Christmas dessert at this year's holiday cookie swap! They're simple and elegant, with a texture similar to a thick, just-set sugar cookie. Almond extract gives the dough a subtle, irresistible flavor, and the simple vanilla icing hardens into a delicate shell. Just don't forget the Christmas sprinkles on top!