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Italian Christmas Cookies

INGREDIENTS

▢2 eggs ▢6 tablespoons vegetable oil ▢½ cup granulated sugar ▢1 teaspoon almond extract, vanilla extract, or ½ teaspoon anise extract ▢2 cups all-purpose flour ▢2 tsp baking powder ▢1 pinch salt Glaze ▢2 cups powdered sugar ▢1 teaspoon almond extract, or vanilla extract ▢1 pinch salt ▢3-4 tablespoons cream or milk, warmed ▢Christmas sprinkles

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STEP-1

Whisk eggs, oil, sugar, and extract in a mixing bowl. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt.

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STEP-2

Roll dough by tablespoonfuls into balls. Chill dough balls for at least an hour, or freeze for 15-20 minutes. Place cold dough balls on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper.

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STEP-3

Bake at 350°F for about 9 minutes, or till the tops are set. Bottoms will be lightly browned, but tops should still be white. Remove cookies to cooling racks and cool completely.

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STEP-4

For the glaze, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk till smooth, adding enough warm cream to get a thin but creamy consistency.

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STEP-5

Dip the tops of the cookies in the glaze, then top them with Christmas sprinkles.

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