Italian Wedding Cookies Recipe UK
Thesecookies (Italian Wedding Cookies Recipe) are not only delicious but alsoperfect for gifting, making them an ideal choice for special occasions.
Ingredients
- You'll need six easy-to-find ingredients:
- Butter: Use three sticks of unsalted butter.
- Confectioners' sugar: It blends perfectly into these melt-in-your-mouth cookies.
- Salt: Enhances the flavors without making the cookies taste salty.
- Almonds: Finely ground almonds are essential for traditional Italian wedding cookies.
- Vanilla: A hefty dose of vanilla extract boosts the overall flavor.
- Flour: All-purpose flour provides structure and holds the dough together.
Instructions
Brief Overview
- Beat the butter, sugar, and salt.
- Mix in the almonds and vanilla, then gradually add the flour.
- Shape the dough into balls and bake until lightly browned.
- Roll the warm cookies in confectioners' sugar.
Detailed Steps
- Beat Ingredients: Start by beating the butter, sugar, and salt until light and fluffy.
- Add Almonds and Vanilla: Mix in the finely ground almonds and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Incorporate Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Shape and Bake: Shape the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet. Bake at 180°C (350°F) until the cookies are lightly browned, about 15-20 minutes.
- Coat in Sugar: While still warm, roll the cookies in confectioners' sugar. Let them cool completely, then roll in sugar again for a perfect finish.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 5g | Calories: 507.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 42.5g | Protein: 5.9g | Fat: 35.4g | Saturated Fat: 18.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14.7g | Cholesterol: 74.3mg | Sodium: 197.3mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12.5g