Kathy's Italian Cookies Recipe
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Kathy's Italian Cookies

By: KATHIANNE  
"A delicious frosted Italian cookie passed down to me from my grandmother."

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Original Recipe Yield 3 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. Cream margarine or butter and sugar thoroughly; add eggs, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of orange juice. Combine flour and baking powder and gradually add to creamed mixture.
  2. Knead dough on lightly floured board for about 5 minutes. Using tablespoonfuls of dough, roll in 6-inch lengths; press ends together to form rings. Let stand on ungreased cookie sheets at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  3. Bake 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 15-17 minutes or until lightly golden.
  4. To Make Icing: Combine 2 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar with enough orange juice to make a thin glaze. Dip each hot cookie into glaze; cool on racks. Decorate with confetti sprinkles, if desired.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 237 | Total Fat: 8.7g | Cholesterol: 56mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2005 by jeamrie 
Was looking for a recipe like my husband's grandmother, and this was it!!! These are... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2005 by Simplygourmet 
I had searched high and low....asking every Italian friend I knew and no luck until I found... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by WILDFLOWERY 
These were good. They were light and not too sweet. I added orange zest in the cookie batter... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2007 by GodivaGirl 
I rarely give any recipe 5 stars because I'm always trying to please 3 other picky family... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2005 by RUBY2 
Great cookies. I also used orange rind, and only used 2 cups of icing sugar for the glaze. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2006 by Lisa K 
This recipe was just okay for me. The next time I make it I'm going to try adding chocolate... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2006 by GourmetBabe 
Excellent recipe --my italian boyfriend and his family devoured them. They are light and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2005 by SONIA79 
Ms.Kathy: Thank you! I was looking for one close to my grandma's recipe! Thanks! I truly... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2006 by KPITTS1 
These were excellent after a big meal. They reminded me a little of shortbread. They were... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2008 by tillierose 
These ARE the best! They are a staple on our Christmas table every year. My Aunt passed this... MORE

 
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