Ingredients
Method
For the Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, and sugar in a large mixing bowl until well combined.4 cups 480g all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, 1 cup granulated sugar
- Create a well in the center and add sunflower oil, almond extract, eggs, and milk.2 large eggs, ¾ cup sunflower oil, 1 tbsp almond extract, ½ cup milk
- Using a cookie dough scoop, scoop up dough balls and place them onto a greased baking sheet.
- Ensure you have at least an inch/2.5cm between each ball.
- Press down lightly on the tops of each ball and bake for 10 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
- Once the Italian Christmas cookies have cooled, place them onto a wire rack with a baking sheet beneath them.
For the Glaze
- To make the glaze, add the icing sugar, almond extract, and hot water. Mix until glossy.3 cups confectioner’s sugar, 1 tbsp almond extract, 1½ tbsp hot water
- Dip each cookie into the glaze and all of them to set. Coat a second time and top with the decorative sprinkles. Allow to set until hard.