Soft, pillowy, and filled with lemon flavor, these Italian Lemon Cookies (Anginetti) are perfect for any occasion. They are not too sweet and have a hint of vanilla you will love. Perfect with a cup of tea or coffee! There is no hit and miss when we talk about Italian cuisine. You can blindly make any of their dishes and they will turn out great.
You may know them as tarallucci, anginetti-Italian lemon drop cookies, anise cookies, and even Italian knot cookies. Italian lemon knot cookies are a classic Italian pastry made from a light and fluffy dough flavored with lemon zest. The dough is then shaped into small crescent-shaped knots and baked until golden brown.
Sharing is caring! Iced Italian cookies, lemon drops, lemon knots, wedding knots or anginetti, whatever your family calls them you’ll be sure to find these traditional Italian cookies at many special occasions and holiday cookie trays.
Lemon Drop Cookies or Anginetti are the perfect cookies for all holidays and all special occasions. Get the Ingredients you need for this recipe HERE! Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In another bowl combine the sugar and shortening.