Italian Christmas Cookies

A plate piled with Italian Christmas cookies, each topped with a white icing and decorated with red, green, and white sprinkles, giving them a festive holiday look.

Italian Christmas Cookies

 

Celebrate the holidays with these classic Italian Christmas Cookies! This easy Christmas cookie recipe is perfect for beginners and ideal for holiday baking, cookie exchanges, or as a homemade gift. Soft, buttery, and elegantly festive, these cookies bring a touch of magic to your holiday table.

 

Description

Celebrate the holidays with these classic Italian Christmas cookies! This easy Christmas cookie recipe is perfect for beginners and ideal for holiday baking, festive gatherings, cookie exchanges, or as a homemade gift. Soft, buttery, and elegantly festive, these cookies bring a touch of magic to your holiday table.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough:

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter-softened at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla (or almond) extract
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder

Glaze

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 Tablespoons milk (or more if needed)
  • Nonpareil sprinkles for decoration

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