Festive Italian Easter Cookies with Lemon Glaze
Discover how to make Festive Italian Easter Cookies with Lemon Glaze! These soft, lemony cookies with colorful sprinkles are perfect for spring celebrations. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp lemon extract
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2-3 drops food coloring your choice of color, e.g., pink, yellow, or blue
- ¼ cup colorful sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, lemon extract, and milk, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool completely. Mix the glaze ingredients (powdered sugar, lemon juice, and food coloring) until smooth, dip each cookie in the glaze, and top with sprinkles.
