For a richer flavor, toast the almonds lightly before grinding. Pecans or hazelnuts can be substituted for almonds. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. These cookies freeze well. Freeze them after baking and coating in confectioners' sugar.
Italian Wedding Cookies
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PREP TIME45 mins
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COOK TIME15 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 15 mins
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SERVING80 People
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VIEWS1.1K
Delicate, melt-in-your-mouth cookies, dusted with a cloud of confectioners' sugar. These timeless treats are perfect for celebrations, gifting, or simply enjoying with a cup of tea. Their delicate almond flavor and buttery texture make them utterly irresistible.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate6 g
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Cholesterol9 mg
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Fiber0 g
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Protein1 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium19 mg
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Fat5 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, and salt until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. (3 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Gradually mix in the ground almonds and vanilla extract until well combined. (2 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Slowly blend in the sifted flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Shape the dough into small balls or crescents, using about 1 teaspoon of dough for each cookie. Place the cookies 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. (15 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. (20 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking sheets for about 15 minutes before gently rolling them in the remaining confectioners' sugar. (15 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack. Dust with additional confectioners' sugar before serving, if desired.
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Romaine Parisian
Nov 20, 2024I tried using hazelnuts instead of almonds, and they were fantastic! Thanks for the tip.
Maybell Bailey
Jun 1, 2023These are now a staple in my holiday baking. Everyone always asks for them!
Branson Powlowski
Oct 13, 2022The recipe was easy to follow, and the cookies turned out perfectly. They melt in your mouth!
Alfredo Kutch
Oct 7, 2022I found that chilling the dough for a bit helped a lot with shaping the cookies. Great recipe!
Julian Bosco
Apr 22, 2022These cookies are so delicate and delicious! My family loved them.