ITALIAN "S" COOKIES

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We really enjoyed these traditional Italian cookies. They're light and airy with a hint of lemon flavor. The delicate cookie just melts in your mouth. Delicious alongside a cup of coffee. They'll look great on your Christmas cookie platter.

Provided by denise hagar

Categories     Cookies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 c all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 stick butter, room temperature
1/2 c sugar
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp lemon extract
GLAZE
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
1 tsp lemon extract
3 - 4 Tbsp milk

Steps:

  • 1. Combine softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • 2. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each egg.
  • 3. Add lemon extract.
  • 4. Combine flour and baking powder. Add to butter mixture and mix well.
  • 5. Pinch about a 1 inch of dough and between your hands roll dough into a 3-inch log. Shape into an S.
  • 6. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 7 to 8 minutes. Cool on wire rack.
  • 7. Make a simple glaze with powdered sugar, lemon extract and milk. Dip top of cookies in glaze and let dry on rack.

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