Italian Christmas Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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3 cups of powdered sugar.
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1/2 cup whole milk.
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4 cups of plain flour.
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1 cup of granulated sugar.
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2 eggs, beaten gently.
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1 tablespoon of baking powder.
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3/4 cup of vegetable oil.
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1 tablespoon of almond flavoring.
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1 tablespoon of almond flavoring for icing.
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1 1/2 tablespoons of warm water.
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Some colorful nonpareils for decoration.
# Instructions:
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Warm your oven up to 375°F and grab some baking sheets. Cover them with parchment or silicone mats.
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Mix all the dry stuff together, then make a hole in the center. Pour in the wet stuff and stir till smooth.
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Roll dough into small 1-inch balls and place on trays. Gently press them and bake for about 8-10 minutes until firm but pale.
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Mix the powdered sugar, almond flavoring, and warm water together until it's thick like honey.
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Dip cookies twice while warm, then toss on the sprinkles after the second dip. Let them sit till dry.
# Notes:
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Avoid over-baking; they're done when still pale.
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Double dipping keeps them soft and yummy.
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You can switch out almond for another extract.