Description
Celebrate the joy and renewal of Easter with these traditional Italian Easter Cookies. Infused with the bright zest of lemon and adorned with colorful pastel sprinkles, each cookie is a small bite of happiness. Perfect for family gatherings, these cookies bring a taste of Italian tradition to your table, marrying the simplicity of homemade sweets with the festive spirit of Easter.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
3 cups flour spooned and leveled
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Icing:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 3 cookie sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, mix the lemon zest and sugar with your fingers until fragrant. Add the butter and cream together with an electric hand mixer until fluffy.
Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients, continuing to mix until the dough is thick and sticky.
Use a 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop to form the dough into smooth balls. Place about 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake, one sheet at a time, for 15 minutes or until the cookies start to turn golden brown at the bottom. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool.
For the icing, combine powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Dip the tops of the cooled cookies into the icing, allow to drip on parchment paper or a rack, then sprinkle with pastel sprinkles. Let set for about 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes