Italian Sprinkle Cookies
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
6 eggs
5 cups flour
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup shortening, melted and cooled
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extractRecipe
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Beat eggs at high speed for 5 minutes until light and foamy.
In another bowl sift together flour, sugar and baking powder. Gradually add shortening and extracts. Gradually add beaten eggs (dough will be stiff). Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
Bake on ungreased baking sheets for 12 minutes. Place cookies on wire rack. Dip cookies into glaze then roll in sprinkles or colored sugar.
Glaze
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
Mix with milk. Add additional milk 1 tablespoon at a time as needed. The glaze should be thin enough to dip the cookies.
Dip cookies into glaze remove with slotted spoon roll in colored sugar or sprinkles.
Makes about 5 1/2 dozen cookies.