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Bakery-Style Italian Butter Cookies: Melt-In-Your-Mouth Recipe

A pile of golden Italian butter cookies dipped in chocolate and covered with colorful sprinkles.
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Follow this simple recipe to make authentic, bakery-style Italian Butter Cookies at home. These tender, rich cookies melt in your mouth and are perfect for holidays or coffee time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional, for authentic flavor)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
  • 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted (for dipping, optional)
  • Rainbow sprinkles (for decorating, optional)

Instructions

  1. Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together in a large bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until just combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, almond extract (if using), and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  5. Place the dough into a cookie press fitted with your desired star or ribbon tip.
  6. Press the dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, forming small swirls or shapes.
  7. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. If desired, dip half of each cooled cookie into melted chocolate and immediately sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles. Let the chocolate set before serving.

Notes

  • For a true bakery texture, chill the dough for 30 minutes before pressing if your kitchen is warm.
  • You can substitute some of the vanilla extract with lemon zest for a brighter flavor profile.
  • These cookies pair well with coffee or tea for a simple dessert.

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