Angeletti Christmas Cookies
Angeletti cookies recipe Authentic Italian Christmas treat Delightful holiday baking
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 36
- Category: Cookie
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Eggs
- Vegetable Oil
- Baking Powder
- Vanilla Extract
- Lemon Zest
- Anise Extract (Optional)
- Powdered Sugar
- Pinch of Salt
Instructions
- Combine all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and anise extract (if using).
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the chilled dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are pale and slightly firm to the touch. Do not overbake.
- Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before dusting generously with powdered sugar.