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Italian butter cookies

Italian Butter Cookies

These Italian butter cookies are easy to make and perfect for the holidays! They are made with a soft cookie dough that is piped into shapes, baked, then dipped in chocolate and coated with sprinkles.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 33 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies

Equipment

  • piping bag
  • Extra large open star piping tip

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt*
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • melted chocolate, for dipping the cookies
  • sprinkles, optional, for decorating

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or cookie mats.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter until smooth with no lumps. Add the granulated sugar and beat until well combined and fluffy. Mix in the egg yolks and vanilla extract.
  • Add half of the sifted dry ingredients, then mix in the whole milk, followed by the rest of the dry ingredients. Mix until the dough comes together.
  • Pipe the cookie dough: Add an extra large open star piping tip to a large, durable piping bag. Fill the bag with about half a cup of dough at a time and pipe assorted shapes onto the lined baking sheet. Leave ½-1 inch between the piped shapes.
  • Bake: Bake the cookies, one sheet at a time, for 7-8 minutes. Allow to cool completely on the baking sheet before removing.
  • Decorate: Dip one side of the cookies in melted chocolate and add some sprinkles to decorate.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days.

Notes

*Omit the added salt in the recipe if using salted butter. 
To make piping easier only fill the bag a quarter of the way or less with cookie dough at a time. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 262IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg