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Bakery-Style Italian Butter Cookies: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Recipe

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Make authentic, tender Italian Butter Cookies at home. This easy recipe yields buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies perfect for holidays or pairing with coffee.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1/2 cup melted semi-sweet chocolate for dipping
  • Optional: Jam for filling

Instructions

  1. Beat the softened butter in a large bowl until creamy. Add the powdered sugar and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract until just combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Fill a cookie press fitted with your desired tip (star or round works well for bakery style) with the chilled dough. Press the dough onto the prepared baking sheets into desired shapes, like swirls or logs.
  7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should remain pale.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For variations: Once cool, dip half of each cookie into melted chocolate, or sandwich two cookies together with a small amount of jam.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use room temperature butter but ensure the dough is well-chilled before pressing.
  • If you do not have a cookie press, you can roll the dough into small logs and slice them, or use two forks to create ridges.
  • These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.

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