Kathy’s Italian Cookies

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 7

Kathy's Italian Cookies recipe for your sweet cravings

by The Chefin Cookie

Prep

20 min

Cook

10-12 min

Ready In

32 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

24 cookies

Calories

202

Sugar

17g

Fat

Kathy's Italian cookies are a popular dessert in Italy that are often served during the Christmas holidays. They are mainly made with a rich, buttery dough, fresh orange juice, and vanilla extract. The dough gets rolled into small balls, baked to perfection, and then dipped in sweet icing made from confectioners' sugar. These cookies are suitable for any occasion, be it a family reunion, a birthday party, or just a pleasant afternoon gathering with friends. They're incredibly light, soft, chewy, and flavorful, making them an excellent accompaniment to tea or coffee. You can also store them in an airtight container for up to a week, which makes them perfect for a quick snack or a gift for someone special.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.	In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together using a hand mixer, until light and fluffy.
3.	One at a time, beat in the eggs, then add the vanilla extract and fresh orange juice.
4.	In a separate mixing bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, beating until well-combined.
5.	Using a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon, form the dough into 1-inch balls and place it on an ungreased cookie sheet.
6.	Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until they start to brown.
7.	Once they're baked, allow them to cool for a while. Meanwhile, mix the confectioners' sugar with enough water or milk until it’s just pourable. Dip the cookies in the icing and let them dry out completely on a wire rack.

PROS

These Italian cookies are sweet, light, and chewy, with the perfect amount of delicate sweetness.

They are an ideal snack for any occasion and can be prepared in advance with ease.

CONS

These cookies are high in calories and can contribute to weight gain when consumed in excess.

They contain sugar, which makes them unsuitable for people with diabetes or those on a low-sugar diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Kathy’s Italian cookies contain orange juice, which is high in vitamin C, an essential nutrient that boosts the immune system and protects against many diseases.
The cookies also have vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps reduce inflammation. However, these benefits are negligible given the high sugar content.

	3/4 cup butter
	1/3 cup white sugar
	3 eggs
	1 teaspoon vanilla extract
	2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
	3 cups all-purpose flour
	1 tablespoon baking powder
	2 1/2 cups confectioners ' sugar