Italian easter cookies –
Visual Delight
Feast your eyes on this beauty! These cookies are not just a treat for the palate but for the eyes too!
Ingredients for Sweet Success
Here’s what you’ll need to make these delicious cookies that are bound to steal the spotlight:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Colored sprinkles for decoration
Instructions to Cookie Heaven
Now that we have all our ingredients ready, let’s jump into the fun part – baking these delightful cookies!
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). You want it to be nice and toasty for your cookies!
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. This mix is your cookie’s foundation!
- Cream the butter and sugar: In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until it’s light and fluffy. This is the moment to show off your muscle power!
- Add the eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, and then stir in the vanilla. Sweet scents should be filling the air by now!
- Combine the mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until smooth and heavenly.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop the dough and shape it into small balls. Roll them in colored sprinkles like they’re putting on party clothes!
- Bake: Place the cookies on a lined baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until they’re lightly golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Let them cool on a wire rack. You can almost hear them singing with joy as they cool down!
And there you have it, your very own batch of irresistible Italian Easter Cookies! They’re perfect for sharing (or not—no judgment here!). Enjoy every delightful bite of these scrumptious cookies and let the joyous flavors brighten your day!