Description
Indulge in these soft, chewy Italian cookies infused with almond and vanilla flavors. Perfect for any occasion, they bring a touch of sweetness to your life.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about three minutes.
- Add Egg and Flavorings: Beat in the egg and almond extract until fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing gently.
- Scoop the Dough: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake and Dust: Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool slightly on wire racks before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg