Tarallucci al Limone are Italian lemon knot cookies and extremely easy to make. These soft to the bite cookies are dipped in a luscious lemon glaze. Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt and set aside.
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.
These Easy Italian Lemon Knot Cookies or Taralli al Limone are typically made at Christmas, they are soft and full of fresh lemon flavor. One of our favorite Italian lemon cookies! They are also known as Italian Lemon Drop cookies, Iced Italian Cookies, Italian Wedding Cookies, Italian Lemon Drop cookies, and Anginetti.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Set aside. Cream together sugar and butter. Add eggs and lemon extract and beat well. Add flour mixture, mix well until smooth texture. (dough will be a bit sticky) If dough seems light colored, add a drop or 2 of yellow food coloring. Chill dough until firm.