It's definitely NOT too early to talk about
Christmas cookies, right?
And talking with a loved one is perfect while rolling
and decorating these yummies!
You can sub the 2 tsp vanilla for a tsp
of vanilla AND a tsp of another flavor: anise, almond, lemon, orange,
rum, coconut, peppermint, etc) Do the same for the icing. : )
Cookie Dough:
4 eggs
1 C sugar
1/2 C butter, softened
2 tsp vanilla
3 1/2 C flour
4 tsp baking powder
Sift dry ingredients. Cream butter and sugar,
beat in eggs;
add vanilla and dry ingredients.
Knead and add flour as needed to keep dough from sticking to hands. Pinch off dough, roll in your hands to form a log and then twirl into shape. Place on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375* for 10 minutes.
Icing:
2 C sifted confectioner’s sugar
2 tsp vanilla
6 tsp water
Stir until creamy
Dip cookies into icing and sprinkle with trim. Place on wire rack with wax paper on counter to collect the dripping icing and sprinkle.
add vanilla and dry ingredients.
Knead and add flour as needed to keep dough from sticking to hands. Pinch off dough, roll in your hands to form a log and then twirl into shape. Place on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 375* for 10 minutes.
Icing:
2 C sifted confectioner’s sugar
2 tsp vanilla
6 tsp water
Stir until creamy
Dip cookies into icing and sprinkle with trim. Place on wire rack with wax paper on counter to collect the dripping icing and sprinkle.
Photo and recipe borrowed from The Italian - Sicilian - American Page on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/The-Italian-Sicilian-American-Page-126600004055345/
https://www.facebook.com/The-Italian-Sicilian-American-Page-126600004055345/
Taste good. I added sprinkles and did 1tsp. Vanilla and 1 tsp. Almond.
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