Gina's Italian Butter Cookies
Transport yourself to a classic Italian-American bakery with these delicate, buttery cookies. Perfect for filling with your favorite preserves, dipping in chocolate, or simply enjoying on their own, these cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
14 g
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Cholesterol
18 mg
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Fiber
0 g
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Protein
2 g
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Saturated Fat
3 g
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Sodium
65 mg
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Sugar
4 g
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Fat
7 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)
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In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. (3 minutes)
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In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and shortening with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)
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Mix in almond paste until thoroughly combined. Add eggs, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and almond extract. (2 minutes)
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Reduce the mixing speed to low and slowly add the flour mixture. Scrape down the bowl, then mix on medium speed until evenly combined. (2 minutes)
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Fit a large pastry bag with a French star tip (#864) or an open star tip (4S); fill the pastry bag with batter. (5 minutes)
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Pipe evenly sized cookies onto an ungreased cookie sheet 1 1/2 to 2 inches apart, giving cookies space to puff slightly during baking. (10 minutes)
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Bake in the preheated oven until bottom edges are slightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. (10 minutes)
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Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. (5 minutes)
For a richer flavor, use European-style butter.
Ensure your almond paste is fresh and pliable for easy incorporation.
Don't overbake the cookies; they should be pale golden.
Get creative with your decorations! Try different sprinkles, chopped nuts, or a drizzle of icing.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.9/ 5 ( 13 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
Margot Collins
May 24, 2025I've made these for several holidays now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Dock Williamson
Feb 28, 2025The recipe was easy to follow, and the cookies came out perfectly!
Hillard Botsford
Jan 30, 2025I filled mine with raspberry jam and dipped them in dark chocolate – they were a huge hit!
Priscilla Runolfsdottir
Dec 11, 2024These cookies are absolutely delicious! The almond paste adds a lovely, subtle flavor.