Piricchittus Italian Cookies

Italian Easter Cookies (Authentic Buttery Soft Recipe)

WEBMar 12, 2021 · Step 1: make the batter. Firstly, using a handheld mixer or stand up mixer, beat together the butter, sugar, and eggs until well …

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a cookie sheet pan with parchment or baking mat; set aside.
2. In a large bowl or stand up mixer, beat together the sugar, butter, and eggs until well combined, about 2 minutes. Mix in the extracts and baking powder. Add in the flour and mix until well combined and a dough forms.
3. Use a cookie scoop to measure out one inch balls of dough. Roll in your hands to form a ball. Place on the cookie sheet pan about two inches apart from each other. Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Cookies will not change much in color. Cool on cooling rack completely before frosting.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, butter, and extracts. Add in the powdered sugar and mix until well combined and without lumps. Divide frosting into small bowls and stir in food coloring (if using).

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Italian Strawberry Filled Cookies An Italian in my Kitchen

WEBMay 7, 2023 · Wrap your dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate it for 30 minutes. While the dough chills, make your strawberry filling. Add the …

1. In a large bowl, gently whisk together the flour, sugar and baking powder and salt, make a well in the middle and add slightly beaten egg and yolk, vanilla and cubed butter. With a fork mix together until dough slightly comes together, then turn mixture onto a slightly floured surface and work gently to form a soft dough. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. FOR THE FILLING
3. In a medium sauce pan add strawberries, sugar and cornstarch, cook over medium heat until thickened (I left a little juice) approximately 10 minutes, remove to a medium-sized bowl and let cool completely.
4. Meanwhile, Pre-heat oven to 340° (170° celsius), line cookie sheet with parchment paper, and lightly grease and flour 2 or 3 tart pans if using.

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