Growing up in an Italian family these cookies were always a favorite at the holidays. I remember visiting my aunts at Christmas and these would always be on the cookie tray. I love them, they are not too sweet. I was happy with my recipe, but wanted to improve it a little. So this year I changed it and am pleased with the results. I hope you will enjoy them. They are easy to make and are delightful to eat. Happy Baking!
3 c. all-purpose flour
1 T. baking powder
2 sticks of butter melted and set aside
2 lg. eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 T. vanilla extract
1 T. lemon extract
1/2 cup orange juice
Glaze:
· 2 cups confectioner’s sugar
· 1 tsp. lemon extract
· Cold water
· Colored sprinkles
· In a large bowl, sift flour and baking powder. Set aside. In a smaller bowl, mix eggs, sugar, orange juice, vanilla and lemon extract with electric mixer. Add melted butter add this mixture to the flour mixture.(If mixture is too soft, set it aside for a while until it is a texture that you can pick up with your hands and roll into a ball)
· Roll cookies into 1-inch balls and place onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees on center rack for 10-12 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets and cool on wire racks.
· Glaze:
· In a small sauce pan, put 2 cups confectioner’s sugar, 1 tsp. lemon extract and cold water (use your judgment) and mix until it is a good frosting consistency. After cookies cool….take them and dip them into the frosting. Add sprinkles if you like!
