Italian Easter Cookies (Taralli Dolci)

This holiday make Italian Easter cookies (taralli dolci)! These are a traditional cookie often flavored with citrus, anise, almond, or vanilla and are made from a simple, soft dough then glazed and topped with sprinkles.

Ingredients
Cookie Dough

• 2 1/2 cups (12 oz) all-purpose flour, scoop and sweep method
• 1/2 tsp table salt
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Icing

• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 - 5 tbsp milk, plus more if needed
• gel coloring, optional
• sprinkles or nonpareils, optional

Instructions

1. Make the Cookie Dough
2. Mix together the flour, salt, and baking powder and set aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and granulated sugar until they are light colored and rather thick and bubbly, 3-4 minutes.
4. Whisk in the melted butter and vanilla until smooth.
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