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UNCLE FRANK'S ITALIAN "S" COOKIES

Uncle Frank's Italian

This cookie has been a tradition for several generations in my Sicilian family. Our Uncle Frank always made them for us. They are thought to be a Christmas cookie, but he would make them all year long. Sometimes instead of sprinkles he would top them with sesame seeds.

Provided by mrsjohnson

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 35m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar, or more to taste
1 cup shortening (such as Crisco®)
¼ cup milk
3 large eggs
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon almond extract

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Mix flour, sugar, shortening, milk, eggs, baking powder, and almond extract in a bowl by hand until smooth.
Form dough into a 1-inch thick log. Cut small portions and roll into 3-inch long pieces, then shape into "S" shapes. Place on the prepared cookie sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 15.6 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 61 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

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My 100% Italian husband will tell you these are his favorite cookies. I make them often, and definitely every Christmas (if not, people get upset). They're good with or without icing and sprinkles. -Marie Forte, Raritan, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 pound butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
6 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla or anise extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
ICING:
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
5 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk
DECORATIONS:
Sweetened shredded coconut or assorted sprinkles

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For icing, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Dip cookies in icing; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; decorate as desired. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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