Italian Easter Citrus Glazed Cookies (Printable Version)

Soft citrus-infused cookies with vanilla glaze and colorful sprinkles, perfect for Easter celebrations.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cookie Components

01 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
07 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
08 - 1 teaspoon almond extract
09 - Zest of 1 lemon
10 - Zest of 1 orange
11 - 2 tablespoons milk

→ Glaze

12 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
13 - 2-3 tablespoons milk
14 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
15 - Colored sprinkles

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla, almond extract, and citrus zests.
05 - Gradually add flour mixture until just combined. Mix in milk until dough is soft but not sticky.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll into balls or ropes. Form into rings or knots as desired.
07 - Place cookies 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden on bottoms. Cool completely on wire racks.
08 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and pourable.
09 - Dip cooled cookies into glaze, let excess drip off, and top with colored sprinkles. Allow glaze to set before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The glaze sets beautifully hard while the cookie stays soft underneatha textural contrast that keeps people reaching for just one more
  • Citrus zest makes these taste like spring itself arrived in your kitchen
  • They're impossible to mess up, even if your kids are helping
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients blend together seamlessly, creating a dough that bakes up tender every single time
  • These cookies are done when the bottoms are barely goldenoverbaking makes them dry
  • The glaze consistency is everythingtoo thick and it looks clunky, too thin and it runs right off
03 -
  • Zest your citrus before juicing itthe oils are where all the flavor lives
  • If your dough feels too sticky, refrigerate it for 20 minutes before shaping

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