Italian Butter Cookies
These are your traditional Italian Butter Cookies. They can be topped with maraschino cherry or chocolate ganache with a star tip.
Servings Prep Time
4 10minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Servings Prep Time
4 10minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees, line a couple baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. In a bowl, mix together the flour, vanillina and salt, set aside.
  2. In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the shortening, butter and confectioner sugar until creamy.
  3. Add the eggs and mix until well incorporated. Add the dry mixture and mix until you have a smooth dough.
  4. Place some of the dough in a piping bag that’s been fitted with a large star tip and pipe out little cookies a couple inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for about 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Allow to cool completely before serving.