Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Italian Butterball Cookies, where each buttery bite brings a taste of tradition to your table. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are infused with rich vanilla and almond flavors, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a holiday or enjoying a quiet afternoon with tea, their elegant presentation dusted with confectioners’ sugar is sure to impress. Perfectly easy to make, this recipe is suitable for bakers of all skill levels and is a wonderful way to share a touch of Italian charm with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 stick butter
- ¾ cup confectioners' sugar (plus extra for coating)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Cream together the butter and ¾ cup of confectioners' sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until combined.
- Shape into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet with space in between.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until firm but not browned.
- Cool on the sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Roll cooled cookies in additional confectioners' sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg