Italian butter cookies

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If you’ve ever been to an Italian bakery, you’ve probably seen Italian butter cookies. They come in various shapes—swirls or cat’s tongues—and everyone has their favorite. All of the variations start with the same base dough: intensely buttery, warm from a generous splash of vanilla, and tender from a combination of powdered and granulated sugars. Then you can choose your own adventure with the toppings and flavors. Here's how to make homemade Italian butter cookies.

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With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll be on your way to making bakery-style Italian Butter Cookies! For a real treat, you can make jam sandwich cookies out of them and dip them in chocolate! INGREDIENTS 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened1/2 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring/extract1 large egg, brought to room

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Explore a delightful collection of 13 Italian Christmas cookies that are perfect for your holiday baking. From cherished traditional recipes to inventive modern variations, these easy-to-make treats are sure to impress and bring a smile to your nonna's face. Try your hand at Mostaccioli, Pizzelle, Italian Lemon Cookies, Amaretti, Lady's Kisses, Abbracchi, Brutti ma buoni, Ciambelline al vino, Biscotti, and Pistachio cookies. And don't forget the classic S Cookies for Santa's visit.

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My recipe for authentic Italian Butter Cookies is the best! These cookies are soft and flavorful yet so easy and simple to make. Italian Butter Cookies are way better homemade, you’ll never buy them from a store or bakery again!

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