Description
Delightful, buttery Italian cookies that are simple to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips or melted chocolate for dipping
- Colorful sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract, ensuring it combines well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until everything is well combined.
- Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip.
- Pipe the cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, creating your desired shapes.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, dip half of each cookie in melted chocolate and sprinkle with colorful sprinkles.
- Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Italian cookies, butter cookies, easy dessert, baking, festive treats