Name: Buttery Italian Easter Cookies (Anginetti)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Traditional Italian
Ingredients: 6 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 2 tbsp whole milk; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp almond extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; 3 cups powdered sugar; 2–4 tbsp whole milk; 2 tbsp light corn syrup; 1 tsp almond extract; Gel food coloring (pastel colors); Rainbow sprinkles

Description

A delightful Italian holiday tradition, these soft, cake-like Anginetti cookies are almond-scented and perfectly pillowy. Topped with a professional-grade glossy pastel glaze and festive sprinkles, they bring a nostalgic bakery feel to your Easter celebration.

Ingredients

Scale

The Cookie Dough

6 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tbsp whole milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt

The Pastel Icing

3 cups powdered sugar
2–4 tbsp whole milk
2 tbsp light corn syrup
1 tsp almond extract
Gel food coloring (pastel colors)
Rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

Cream: Preheat oven to 350°F. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Wet: Add eggs one at a time, followed by extracts and milk.

Dry: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.

Shape: Roll 1.5 tbsp of dough into a 6-inch log. Tie into a loose knot or join ends for a ring.

Bake: Bake for 9 mins until bottoms are golden but tops are pale. Cool completely.

Glaze: Whisk icing ingredients, color with gel, dip cookies, and add sprinkles.

Notes

Glossy Secret: Light corn syrup ensures a high-gloss shine and a firm set for easy stacking.

Don’t Overbake: These should be pillowy; if the tops brown, they will be dry. Remove when bottoms are just gold.

Almond Authenticity: Use almond extract for that classic Italian bakery scent, or swap for Anise for a traditional licorice finish.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Category: Dessert / Holiday
Method: Baking / Glazing
Cuisine: Traditional Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Cookie
Calories: 190
Sugar: 24
Sodium: 140
Fat: 5
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 2
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 35
Fiber: 0.5
Protein: 2
Cholesterol: 30

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