Italian Sprinkle Cookies

These Italian sprinkle cookies are rich, buttery, sweet, and always a big hit. If you are looking for a simple dessert, then give these Italian Cookies a try!

Course Cookies

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Chill Time 1

Total Time 1 18

Servings Cookies

Calories 141kcal

Equipment

Measuring Cups and Spoons
mixing bowls
Baking sheets or Cookie Sheets
parchment paper
Whisk
cooling rack
Cookie Scoop - Optional

Ingredients

½ cup unsalted butter softened
½ cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoon baking powder

For the Topping

1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
3-4 tablespoons nonpareils sprinkles

Instructions

Begin by creaming together butter and sugar.
Slowly add eggs and vanilla. Mix until fully combined.
Next, add flour and baking powder and mix until a cookie dough forms.
Wrap cookie dough in plastic and chill for one hour.
Once time is up, remove cookie dough from refrigerator. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Roll cookie dough into spheres, about 1-inch in diameter. Space cookies at least 2 inches apart from each other (you may have to bake in batches).
Bake for about 8-10 minutes, until bottoms are lightly browned.
Allow for the cookies to cool down.
In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and milk.
Dip the top of each cooled cookie into the powdered sugar and milk mixture. Sprinkle with nonpareils sprinkles.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

It is important that you use room-temperature butter so that you have smooth cookie dough.
These cookies should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. They can also be frozen for up to three months.

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