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Italian Butter Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Italian Butter Cookies for Every Occasion

These Italian Butter Cookies are rich, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth, making them perfect for festive occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 227 g Unsalted Butter Provides richness and flavor
  • 90 g Powdered Sugar Sweetens and gives tender texture
  • 2 units Egg Yolks Adds richness and binds the dough
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 200 g All-Purpose Flour Gives structure to cookies
  • 30 g Cornstarch Contributes to melt-in-your-mouth consistency
Dipping and Decorating
  • 100 g Dark Chocolate Optional for dipping
  • Sprinkles or Powdered Sugar Optional for decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • piping bag
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Cookie Preparation
  1. Cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in the egg yolks and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and cornstarch, then gradually add it to the wet ingredients.
  4. Transfer the dough to a piping bag and pipe onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  6. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Melt dark chocolate and dip half of each cookie once cooled.
  8. Sprinkle with decorative toppings while chocolate is still wet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use room temperature butter for easier mixing and ensure not to overmix the dough to maintain tenderness.

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