Italian Wedding Cookies

To say this cookie is only italian would be narcissistic.

Italian wedding cookies. But no need to reserve these just for the holidays theyd be perfect for baby showers bridal parties and any other excuse to eat a. Clearly my italian wedding cookies were begging to be made. 5 12 teaspoons vanilla extract. T he italian wedding cookie recipe is one of those traditional italian cookie recipes.

At italian weddings there is often a sweets table in addition to the cake laden with cookies and other treats for the guests. If condensation develops on them when they thaw out. Italian wedding cookies crumbly buttery shortbread cookies with ground almonds and white sugary coating that melt in your mouth. It has a few variations from the traditional recipe used in many cultures.

34 cup confectioners sugar plus 13 cup for rolling. 1 12 cups unsalted butter. You can also substitute pecans and they are very good as well. Let me be more specific.

Stupidly easy italian wedding cookies recipe you just cant fail at this. Also sometimes called mexican wedding cookie russian tea cakes or butterballs can also be shaped into crescents. I love these little italian wedding cookies. These cookies will store in the freezer for up to 6 months if you keep them in a sealed freezer proof container.

Italian wedding cookies are an easy 6 ingredient nutty buttery holiday cookie with ground almonds chopped almonds and vanilla rolled in powdered sugar. Even though they are called wedding cookies besides wedding dinner reception these cookies are being served on every italian family gathering like communion party confirmation party baby showers or through christmas holidays. Everytime ive had wedding cookies store bought i thought they were too salty. Even with all the sugar though i dont think they need that much.

Consisting of mostly ground almonds which is what makes up the delicate and crumbly bite. You may know them as russian tea cakes or mexican wedding cookies. So here i am cleaning little cookie crumbs out of my keyboard while i rush to share this easy recipe with you. I used about a pinch of salt.

A generous dusting of powdered sugar adds a snowy cap perfect for the winter season. I made 13 of this recipe and got about 15 cookies. You can freeze italian wedding cookies. 1 12 cups finely ground blanched almonds.

Italian wedding cookies are light airy and melt in your mouth delicious much like a meringue cookie. Store these cookies in an airtight container for 3 to 5 days at room temperature or 2 weeks in the fridge.