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Traditional Italian Easter Cookies

Italian Easter Cookies are lightly sweet, soft-baked cookies flavored with fresh lemon zest and finished with a simple lemon glaze. Traditionally shaped into knots or rings, they are a classic Easter dessert meant for sharing with family.
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Author: Sandra Myers

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 3¼ tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup butter melted and cooled
  • 4 tablespoons milk 2%

For the Lemon Glaze

  • 1½ to 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
  • Add the egg, melted butter, and milk, mixing gently until combined.
  • Knead briefly until smooth and soft.
  • Roll into thin 5–6 inch ropes and shape into knots or rings.
  • Bake for 15–18 minutes until lightly golden and soft.
  • Cool completely, then drizzle with lemon glaze.