Italian Wedding Cookies Recipe

Italian Wedding Cookies

Recipe adapted from Rocco DiSpirito These melt-in-your-mouth delights capture the essence of Italian tradition, perfect for celebrations or cozy holiday baking!

• Yield: 6 dozen
• Total time: 50 min
• Prep: 30 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Nutritional analysis per serving (1 of 72): Calories 79; Total Fat 5 g; Saturated Fat 3 g; Carbohydrates 6 g; Dietary Fiber 0 g; Sugar 2 g; Protein 1 g; Cholesterol 10 mg; Sodium 25 mg

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, plus 1/3 cup extra for coating
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups finely ground blanched almonds
• 5 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325F (160C) and get ready to create cookie magic.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter until smooth; gradually work in the 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar and salt, beating until pale and airy for that perfect light texture.
3. Stir in the ground almonds and vanilla extract until fully combined, infusing every bite with nutty aroma.
4. Add the flour a little at a time, mixing until a cohesive dough forms your hands might get involved for the best results!
5. Form the dough into small crescent shapes using about 1 teaspoon per cookie, and arrange on ungreased baking sheets.
6. Bake for 15-20 minutes the cookies should set but not brown, staying beautifully tender.
7. Allow them to cool slightly, then roll each warm cookie in the reserved confectioners' sugar for a snowy, irresistible finish.

Watch these vanish at your next gathering a timeless treat that brings joy and warmth to every table![1][4][5]