Italian Wedding Cookies III

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Italian Wedding Cookies III
80 min.
80
64kcal

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Italian Wedding Cookies III are a delightful treat that perfectly encapsulate the essence of traditional Italian pastry-making. With their delicate texture and rich flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any gathering, whether you're celebrating a wedding, a holiday, or simply indulging in a sweet moment with loved ones. What makes this recipe even more appealing is its vegetarian-friendly nature, allowing everyone to indulge without any dietary worries.

Taking just 80 minutes to prepare, these cookies yield a generous 80 servings, making them great for large parties or just for stocking your own cookie jar. With a light, melt-in-your-mouth consistency and a hint of almond, they're like little bites of happiness that are irresistible fresh out of the oven. The key to their classic flavor lies in the simple yet quality ingredients, particularly the finely ground almonds that add a nutty richness.

Another fantastic aspect of Italian Wedding Cookies is the delightful finish of confectioners’ sugar that coats these little morsels, providing a sweet and snowy appearance that makes them as beautiful as they are tasty. Perfect for serving with coffee, tea, or enjoyed solo, these cookies are bound to become a beloved recipe in your collection. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these exquisite treats that carry the charm of Italy right into your home kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup confectioners' sugar 
  • cups flour all-purpose sifted
  • 1.5 cups ground almonds finely
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 cups butter unsalted
  • 4.5 teaspoons vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. Cream butter or margarine in a bowl, gradually add confectioners' sugar and salt. Beat until light and fluffy.
  3. Add almonds and vanilla. Blend in flour gradually and mix well.
  4. Shape into balls (or crescents) using about 1 teaspoon for each cookie.
  5. Place on ungreased cookie sheets, and bake for 15-20 min. Do not brown. Cool slightly, then roll in the extra confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Calories64kcal
Protein5.91%
Fat62.44%
Carbs31.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0.94
Glycemic Load
2.59
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.90913043883832%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:64.47kcal
3.22%
Fat:4.54g
6.98%
Saturated Fat:2.27g
14.17%
Carbohydrates:5.18g
1.73%
Net Carbohydrates:4.83g
1.76%
Sugar:1.22g
1.35%
Cholesterol:9.15mg
3.05%
Sodium:22.41mg
0.97%
Alcohol:0.08g
100%
Alcohol %:0.79%
100%
Protein:0.97g
1.93%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.47%
Selenium:1.64µg
2.34%
Folate:8.71µg
2.18%
Vitamin A:106.36IU
2.13%
Iron:0.3mg
1.66%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.64%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.47%
Vitamin B3:0.28mg
1.4%
Fiber:0.35g
1.4%
Source:Allrecipes