Description
Italian Butter Cookies are classic bakery-style treats known for their melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich buttery flavor. Perfect for holidays, parties, or afternoon tea, these cookies are easy to make at home with simple ingredients. Dip in chocolate and decorate with sprinkles for an extra festive touch! Keywords: Italian Butter Cookies, buttery cookies, homemade Italian cookies, bakery-style cookies, holiday cookies.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
Unsalted butter
Confectioners sugar
Large egg yolks
Vanilla extract
All-purpose flour
Baking powder
Fine sea salt
Optional: Melted chocolate
Optional: Coconut oil or shortening
Optional: Sprinkles
Instructions
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Beat unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add sifted confectioners sugar and mix until smooth.
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Add egg yolks one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
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Transfer dough to a piping bag with a large open star tip. Pipe 2-inch sections onto the baking sheet.
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Bake for 13–15 minutes, until lightly golden.
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Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
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Optional: Dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate, decorate with sprinkles, and allow to harden.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for best results.
- Slightly chill the dough before piping if it's too soft.
- You can substitute a cookie press or zip-top bag for the piping bag.
- For variation, add citrus zest or almond extract.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooling Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
