This holiday make Italian Easter cookies (taralli dolci)! These are a traditional cookie often flavored with citrus, anise, almond, or vanilla and are made from a simple, soft dough then glazed and topped with sprinkles.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
2 1/2 cups (12 oz) all-purpose flour, scoop and sweep method
1/2 tsp table salt
1 tbsp baking powder
3 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup granulated sugar
8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 tsp vanilla extract
Icing
3 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
4 - 5 tbsp milk, plus more if needed
gel coloring, optional
sprinkles or nonpareils, optional
Instructions
Make the Cookie Dough
Mix together the flour, salt, and baking powder and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until they are light colored and rather thick and bubbly, 3-4 minutes.
Whisk in the melted butter and vanilla until smooth.
Add the flour and whisk in without overmixing. Then use a silicone spatula to finish combining the flour.
Chill the dough for 15-20 minutes.
Heat the oven to 350F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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