Description
Soft, buttery almond-flavored Italian wedding cookies with a tender crumb, dipped in a sweet almond glaze and topped with festive nonpareils—ideal for holidays, weddings, or any celebration.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, softened and sliced
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour, spooned and leveled
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (for glaze)
- 4 tablespoons milk, divided (for glaze)
- Nonpareils, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly spray with baking spray.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar until light and creamy.
- Add eggs and beat to combine (mixture may appear slightly lumpy).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and cornstarch.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Using a 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop, portion dough, split each scoop in half, and roll into balls. Place 1 inch apart on baking sheets.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and tops are dry and cracked. Cool completely before glazing.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, almond extract, and 3 tablespoons milk until smooth. Add remaining milk as needed for a thick but dippable consistency.
- Dip tops of cookies into glaze, place on a drying rack, and garnish with nonpareils if desired. Let set before serving.
Notes
- For extra almond flavor, replace 1 tablespoon of milk in the glaze with amaretto liqueur.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Glazed cookies should be fully set before stacking to avoid sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
