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Monday, December 9, 2013

Christmas cookies

Italian Christmas Cookies


Ingredients
  • 6 eggs
  • 5 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 3 teaspoons almond extract
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
  • Glaze
  • 3-3/4 cups confectioner's sugar
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • colored sprinkles


Instructions
Using a heavy-duty mixer, beat eggs on high speed until light and foamy, about 5 minutes; set aside in a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar and baking powder; on low speed, gradually beat in shortening and extracts until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Gradually add beaten eggs (dough will be stiff).Roll dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 for 12-14 minutes (tops of the cookies will not brown, but bottoms should brown slightly).Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the confectioner's sugar, milk and extracts until smooth. As soon as cookies are removed from the oven, quickly dip two or three at a time into glaze. . Place on wire racks to drain. Immediately top with sprinkles. dry for 24 hours before storing in airtight containers.

makes 7DOZEN

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