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Kathy's Italian Cookies
SUBMITTED BY:
KATHIANNE
PHOTO BY:
GodivaGirl
"A delicious frosted Italian cookie passed down to me from my grandmother."
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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
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DIRECTIONS
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.
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.
Bake 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 15-17 minutes or until lightly golden.
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.
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Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by
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Dec. 30, 2003
These were good. They were light and not too sweet. I added orange zest in the cookie batter as well(I just love orange zest!).
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These were good. They were light and not too sweet. I added orange zest in the cookie batter...
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Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2005 by jeamrie
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jeamrie
Dec. 17, 2005
Was looking for a recipe like my husband's grandmother, and this was it!!! These are excellent and so easy to make...thank you for sharing! The only extra we do is to add a little anise extract to the icing, it makes them just perfect!
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Was looking for a recipe like my husband's grandmother, and this was it!!! These are...
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Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2005 by Simplygourmet
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Apr. 5, 2005
I had searched high and low....asking every Italian friend I knew and no luck until I found Kathy's recipe...I can now stop looking. My spouse is a happy cookie monster. Thanks Kathy.
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Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2006 by
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Lisa K
Jul. 1, 2006
This recipe was just okay for me. The next time I make it I'm going to try adding chocolate chips like Sonia did to add a bit more flavor to the cookie. I like the glaze, but it might be helpful to know that if you are going to sprinkle with colored sugars, do it one cookie at a time immediately after you dip them or the glaze may harden too much.
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This recipe was just okay for me. The next time I make it I'm going to try adding chocolate...
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Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2006 by GourmetBabe
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GourmetBabe
Feb. 8, 2006
Excellent recipe --my italian boyfriend and his family devoured them. They are light and soft. I added 1 tsp almond extract, (next time I'll add 2 since I liked the flavor). I made them into knots and added colored sprinkles after dipping them in the glaze/frosting. Thanks for the recipe!!
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Excellent recipe --my italian boyfriend and his family devoured them. They are light and...
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Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2005 by
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SONIA79
Aug. 5, 2005
Ms.Kathy: Thank you! I was looking for one close to my grandma's recipe! Thanks! I truly appreciate it! My sister came for Easter, and since she likes chocolate chips; I added chopped choc. chips; and she enjoyed them! Thannks Kathy!
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Ms.Kathy: Thank you! I was looking for one close to my grandma's recipe! Thanks! I truly...
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Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2007 by
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GodivaGirl
Dec. 29, 2007
I rarely give any recipe 5 stars because I'm always trying to please 3 other picky family members, however my family LOVED these cookies. My son practically at a dozen by himself before I could get them to a cookie tray for Christmas eve. I sprinkled with red sugars. Will definately have these on my cookie trays from now on!
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Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2005 by
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RUBY2
Jan. 30, 2005
Great cookies. I also used orange rind, and only used 2 cups of icing sugar for the glaze. My grandma made something similar but rolled the dough to a longer length before forming the circles. As with most Italian cookies be prepared to spend some time in the kitchen!
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Great cookies. I also used orange rind, and only used 2 cups of icing sugar for the glaze. ...
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Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2006 by RRech17
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RRech17
Dec. 10, 2006
Very Good!
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Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2006 by
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KPITTS1
Nov. 12, 2006
These were excellent after a big meal. They reminded me a little of shortbread. They were only slightly sweet with a touch of citrus. I made them to specifications except I made a lot less glaze.
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These were excellent after a big meal. They reminded me a little of shortbread. They were...
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