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Italian Butter Cookies Recipe

Nancy Piran
Italian Butter Cookies are just like you find in Italian bakeries the world over. Dipped in chocolate and sprinkles, they're a spectacular treat.
3 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12 1 cookie
Calories 288 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 10 tablespoons Butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pure Almond Extract
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 cup Sprinkles

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In mixing bowl blend butter and sugar together until creamy. Add egg and almond extract. Mix until creamy.
  • Whisk together flour and baking powder. Mix into butter mixture until incorporated.
  • Put cookie dough into a pastry bag and pipe into cookie shapes.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Allow to cool completely.
  • Melt chocolate chips in a glass bowl over a double boiler.
  • Dip cookies in chocolate. Top with sprinkles. Allow to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 2mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16g
Keyword Baked, Baking, Butter, Chocolate, Christmas, Cookies, Holidays, Italian, Party Food, Sprinkles
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