Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful Italian Christmas Cookies, a perfect treat for your holiday gatherings. Infused with rich almond and vanilla flavors, each cookie is lovingly dusted with powdered sugar, creating an irresistible charm that captures the essence of the season. This versatile recipe allows you to customize your cookies with nuts or chocolate chips, making them a hit at any gathering or a thoughtful gift for loved ones. Easy to prepare, these cookies are sure to become a cherished tradition in your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the creamed mixture; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chopped nuts and/or chocolate chips if desired.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening slightly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Allow to cool before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg