Easy Italian Christmas Almond Cookies 🎄
These delightful Italian Christmas Almond Cookies are incredibly easy to make, perfect for festive gatherings or a sweet holiday treat. With a soft, chewy texture and a sweet almond glaze, they're sure to bring joy to your holiday baking!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Baking Sheet
- Wire Rack
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 2 large eggs at room temperature
- 6 tablespoons vegetable oil or a healthier choice like avocado or olive oil
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract or vanilla, lemon, or orange extract for a twist
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- salt A tiny pinch
For the Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted for smoothness
- 1 teaspoon almond extract or vanilla extract
- salt A tiny pinch
- 3-4 tablespoons warm heavy whipping cream or milk
- Festive Christmas sprinkles like nonpareils or sugar crystals
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, gently whisk together the eggs, your chosen oil, granulated sugar, and almond extract until everything is nicely blended.
- Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and that little pinch of salt. Mix until a soft, uniform dough comes together.
- Roll the dough into small, tablespoon-sized balls. Arrange them on a plate or tray and pop them into the refrigerator to chill for at least one hour, or speed things up in the freezer for 15-20 minutes. This helps them bake beautifully!
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the chilled dough balls on the sheet, leaving a bit of space between each one.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cookies for about 8-10 minutes, or until their tops are set and feel firm, and the bottoms are just slightly golden. The tops should largely remain white.
- Carefully transfer the baked cookies to a wire rack. Let them cool down entirely before you even think about glazing them.
- In a small bowl, combine the sifted powdered sugar, almond extract, a pinch of salt, and 3-4 tablespoons of warm cream or milk. Whisk until you have a smooth, pourable, yet creamy glaze. Add more warm cream, if needed, to reach your desired consistency.
- Take each cooled cookie and dip its top into the delicious glaze. Immediately after dipping, shower them with your favorite Christmas sprinkles for that perfect festive touch!
- Allow the glaze to set completely before stacking or serving. These easy, delightful cookies are now ready to be shared or savored!
Notes
These easy, delightful cookies are now ready to be shared or savored!
Nutrition Information (per cookie):
Calories: 106 kcal
Total Carbs: 17g
Net Carbs: 17g
Fats: 3g
Protein: 1g
Calories: 106 kcal
Total Carbs: 17g
Net Carbs: 17g
Fats: 3g
Protein: 1g
