Italian Butterball Cookies – Step into the world of indulgence with our Italian Butterball Cookies. This recipe promises to add a touch to your kitchen and has become a favorite, among families. Crafted with ingredients like butter, flour, and a blend of vanilla and almond extracts these cookies are perfect for any occasion whether it’s a family gathering or a cozy evening spent at home.
I still vividly remember the first time I whipped up these Butterball Cookies on a chilly winter afternoon. The delightful scent of baked cookies wafting through the house instantly created an atmosphere of warmth and comfort. Even my husband, who tends to be cautious, about recipes, couldn’t resist taking a bite. Was immediately captivated by their irresistible taste. The true testament came from my one, who declared them as the best cookies he had ever tasted after just one bite. Since then this recipe has become a family tradition that never fails to bring smiles around.
What makes these Italian Butterball Cookies truly special?
What sets our Italian Butterball Cookies apart is their winning combination of simplicity, flavor, and versatility. In 55 minutes you can have these treats ready to satisfy sudden cravings or unexpected guests. The harmonious blend of vanilla and almond extracts adds a tantalizing twist that distinguishes them from other cookie recipes. What’s more, these cookies are loved by people of all ages making them an ideal choice, for family get-togethers or a relaxing evening at home. Their simplicity in making, combined with their flavor guarantees that these cookies will quickly become a recipe, in your collection of baked goods.
What You Need To Make This Italian Butterball Cookies Recipe?
Butter: We start with a stick of butter, the real hero of our recipe. It’s what gives these cookies their melt-in-your-mouth texture. Remember, the quality of butter can make or break the cookie, so choose a good one!
Confectioners’ Sugar: Not just any sugar, but confectioners’ sugar, twice in this recipe! It’s finely ground, lending a silky smoothness to the dough and a sweet, snowy coating to the finished cookies. It’s like fairy dust for baking!
Egg: Eggs in baking are like hugs – they bring everything together. It binds the ingredients, adding moisture and richness. Just one egg, but it does a lot!
Vanilla Extract: A teaspoon of this magical essence adds a warm, comforting aroma. It’s like the scent of home and happy memories baked into each cookie.
Almond Extract: Here’s our secret weapon! Almond extract adds a nutty, sophisticated flavor that makes these cookies distinctly Italian and irresistibly delicious.
All-Purpose Flour: The structure of our cookies relies on good old all-purpose flour. It’s the canvas where all our ingredients come together in harmony.
Baking Powder & A Pinch of Salt: Just a little baking powder helps our cookies puff up just right, and a pinch of salt? It’s the unsung hero that balances and heightens all the flavors.
Extra Confectioners’ Sugar for Coating: The last ¼ cup of confectioners’ sugar is not just an ingredient; it’s the finishing flourish, a sweet embrace that wraps up our cookies in a delicate, sugary hug.
Steps To Make Italian Butterball Cookies:
Step 1: Let’s start by preheating your oven to a temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and lightly greasing your baking sheet.
Step 2: In a bowl whisk together the butter and ¾ cup of sugar until it becomes creamy and delightful. Now crack an egg into the mixture. Add vanilla and almond essences blending everything with care.
Step 3: In another bowl mix the flour baking soda and a pinch of salt. Gradually incorporate this mixture into the one stirring until it reaches the consistency.
Step 4: Shape this dough into balls of happiness, 1 inch, in size, and place them on the prepared baking sheet with some space in between for expansion.
Step 5: Bake these treats for 10 minutes until they are just firm. Then let them cool on the sheet for 10 minutes.
Step 6: Finally roll these cooled cookies in the remaining sugar. It’s, like giving them a snowy outfit!
Tip:
For an added touch of perfection, with your Italian Butterball Cookies, you can enhance the dough’s quality by refrigerating it before baking. Once you’ve mixed the dough and formed it into balls simply let them chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This step ensures that the cookies maintain their shape and prevent excessive spreading while baking. Additionally, it allows the flavors to blend harmoniously ultimately enhancing the taste. The outcome? delightful cookies, with a buttery texture that effortlessly melts in your mouth maintaining their perfect form.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use gluten-free flour for this recipe?
Certainly! Feel free to use your gluten-free blend as a substitute, for all-purpose flour.
How should I store these cookies?
To keep them fresh store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They should stay delicious for a week.
Can I freeze the dough for later use?
Absolutely! Simply wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap. Place it in the freezer. When you’re ready to bake let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
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Italian Butterball Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter
- ¾ c confectioners' sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 ½ c all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- ¼ c confectioners' sugar for coating
Instructions
- Get your baking sheet Set your oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and lightly grease a baking sheet.
- In a bowl beat together one stick of butter and three-fourths of a cup of confectioners' sugar until the mixture becomes smooth.
- Incorporate one egg, one teaspoon of vanilla extract and one teaspoon of almond extract, into the mixture.
- In a bowl whisk together one and a half cups of all-purpose flour, two teaspoons of baking powder and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually mix in the ingredients into the butter mixture until they are well combined.
- Form the dough into 1-inch balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet ensuring there is about 2 inches of space between each ball.
- Place the cookies in your oven. Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until they become firm.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Roll each cooled cookie in a quarter cup of confectioners' sugar to give them a touch of sweetness.
- Enjoy these delicious homemade Italian Butterball Cookies!
Notes
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