Italian Cookies

My Italian Cookie Recipes from my Grandma

These are the cookies we ALWAYS have on Christmas!

Knot Cookies

Cookie:

3c flour

2 tsp baking powder

¾ c sugar

3 large eggs

3 tsp vanilla

¾ c butter

Icing:

                1 ½ cups confectioner’s sugar

4-5 tbsp milk

1tsp lemon extract

Colored sprinkles

·         Blend ingredients in food processor

·         Cook at 375

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Sesame Cookies

1/2 lb butter

1 c sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp vanilla

3 c flour

Sesame seeds

·         Cream the butter and the sugar and add the rest of the ingredients.

·         Chill mixture for a few hours.

·         Roll in sesame seeds

·         Bake on 400 for 20 to 25 minutes.

Pignoli Cookies

7oz grated Almond Paste

½ c granulated sugar

1/2c confectioner’s sugar

2 eggs

Pinch of salt

½ tsp vanilla extract

3tbsp all purpose flour

Pine nuts

·         Mix ingredients and refrigerate for several hours.

·         Scoop cookies on cookie sheet.

·         Sprinkle with pine nuts.

·         Bake for appx 15 minutes on 325.