Italian Sugar Cookies
Make soft, sweet Italian sugar cookies with a simple glaze and sprinkles on top. This easy drop cookie recipe is perfect for the holidays!
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Servings: 24
Calories: 208kcal
Equipment
- Mixer optional
Ingredients
Cookies
- 1 cup salted butter softened
- 1/2 cup cane sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Glaze
- 2 tablespoons salted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup nonpareils give or take
Instructions
Cookies
- Before getting started, preheat your oven to 350ºF, and line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl or in the bowl of an electric stand mixer, cream together the butter, cane sugar, powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing 'til well combined.
- Scoop the dough into balls and place on a cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350° F for 8-10 minutes, or 'til the cookies start to turn a slight golden color.
- Using a cookie spatula, remove the cookies to a wire rack to cool.
Glaze
- In a large bowl, mix together the butter, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Add the powdered sugar and milk to the mixture, whisking 'til smooth and creamy.
- Dip the tops of the cooled cookies in the glaze, and immediately sprinkle with nonpareils.
- Place back on the wire rack 'til the glaze dries. Then store in an airtight container.
Notes
How do you store Italian sugar cookies?
Store leftover Italian sugar cookies in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 281IU | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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