Description
Delightful Italian wedding cookies are perfect for weddings and celebrations, crafted from simple ingredients into mouthwatering treats.
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 teaspoons light corn syrup
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream
- Rainbow nonpareils, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat the softened butter, vegetable oil, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until smooth and well blended.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the mixture is smooth.
- Mix in the almond extract until evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop dough and roll into smooth balls, place them on the prepared baking sheets, and chill for 15 minutes.
- Bake for 9–10 minutes until the bottoms are lightly golden and the tops remain pale. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, almond extract, corn syrup, and heavy cream until smooth. Dip cooled cookies into the glaze, let excess drip off, and top with sprinkles immediately.
Notes
Measure ingredients thoroughly and avoid overmixing the dough for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg